nounadjective

el pasado

past · last

Es el tiempo que ya ocurrió antes del momento actual.

The Spanish word "pasado" means "past." It refers to something that has already happened or occurred before the present moment.

In grammar, "pasado" can also refer to the past tense used to talk about actions or events that took place previously.

For example:

  • "El año pasado" means "last year."
  • "Tiempo pasado" means "past time."

Make “pasado” part of your vocabulary.

Build your Spanish vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Examples

El pasado fue muy bueno.noun

The past was very good.

El mes pasado viajé a Madrid.adjective

Last month I traveled to Madrid.

El año pasado conocí a María en la playa.adjective

Last year I met María on the beach.

El año pasado viví en España.adjective

Last year I lived in Spain.

El mes pasado visitamos un museo pequeño.adjective

Last month we visited a small museum.

El tiempo pasado no vuelve.adjective

The past does not return.

No pienso mucho en el pasado.noun

I don't think much about the past.

El pasado nos enseña mucho.noun

The past teaches us a lot.

Mi pasado parece muy lejano.noun

My past seems very distant.

Keep exploring Spanish

Learn words from the content you love.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).