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qué le pasa

qué le pasa(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what's the matter with him
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Tengo que pasarme a ver a mi tío. - ¿Qué le pasa?I need to check in on my uncle. - What's the matter with him?
b. what's the matter with her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Lorena no quiere venir a la fiesta. - ¿Por qué? ¿Qué le pasa?Lorena doesn't want to come to the party. - Why not? What's the matter with her?
c. what's the matter with it
No uses ese cargador. - ¿Por qué no? ¿Qué le pasa?Don't use that charger. - Why not? What's the matter with it?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(what's the problem with you; in questions; second person singular)
a. what's the matter with you
¿Qué le pasa, señora? ¿Necesita ayuda?What's the matter with you, madam? Do you need any help?
a. what's the matter with him
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
El profesor se ve decaído y nadie sabe qué le pasa.Our teacher looks depressed and nobody knows what's the matter with him.
b. what's the matter with her
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Alicia está malhumorada. ¿Sabes qué le pasa?Alicia is cranky. Do you know what's the matter with her?
c. what's the matter with it
La tele no tiene imagen. No sé qué le pasa.There's no picture on the TV. I don't know what's the matter with it.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(what the problem with you is; in statements; second person singular)
a. what's the matter with you
Abuelo, ¿no se siente bien? Por favor dígame qué le pasa.Are you not feeling well, Grandad? Please tell me what's the matter with you.
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