Significado
To ignore a minor issue or offense.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the Italian value of 'pazienza' (patience) in social settings. Italians often prefer to avoid direct, cold confrontation over minor things to keep the 'buon umore' (good mood). In the South, 'passare sopra' can be a sign of 'onore' (honor) and generosity. Being able to overlook a slight shows you are a 'grande uomo' (a big man/person). In Italian offices, 'passare sopra' is often part of a 'do ut des' (give and take) system. If I overlook your mistake today, you might overlook mine tomorrow. During large family gatherings (pranzi di famiglia), 'passare sopra' is a survival skill to deal with opinionated relatives.
Use 'Ci'
90% of the time, Italians say 'passarci sopra' rather than the full 'passare sopra a qualcosa'. It sounds much more native.
Don't minimize
Be careful using this for serious issues. Saying 'ci passo sopra' to a major betrayal can sound sarcastic or strange.
Significado
To ignore a minor issue or offense.
Use 'Ci'
90% of the time, Italians say 'passarci sopra' rather than the full 'passare sopra a qualcosa'. It sounds much more native.
Don't minimize
Be careful using this for serious issues. Saying 'ci passo sopra' to a major betrayal can sound sarcastic or strange.
The 'Vabbè' combo
Pair it with 'Vabbè' (Oh well) for maximum Italian effect: 'Vabbè, passiamoci sopra!'
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and particle.
Il tuo errore è piccolo, quindi ho deciso di ______ sopra.
The particle 'ci' is used here to mean 'on it' (over the error).
In which situation is it appropriate to use 'passare sopra'?
Scegli la situazione corretta:
'Passare sopra' is for minor issues, not crimes or serious professional breaches.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Scusa per il ritardo di 5 minuti!' B: 'Non preoccuparti, ______.'
'Ci passo sopra' is the most natural way to respond to a minor apology.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match 'L'azienda passerà sopra a questa mancanza' with its register.
The use of 'L'azienda' and the future tense 'passerà' indicates a formal professional context.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosIl tuo errore è piccolo, quindi ho deciso di ______ sopra.
The particle 'ci' is used here to mean 'on it' (over the error).
Scegli la situazione corretta:
'Passare sopra' is for minor issues, not crimes or serious professional breaches.
A: 'Scusa per il ritardo di 5 minuti!' B: 'Non preoccuparti, ______.'
'Ci passo sopra' is the most natural way to respond to a minor apology.
Match 'L'azienda passerà sopra a questa mancanza' with its register.
The use of 'L'azienda' and the future tense 'passerà' indicates a formal professional context.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend, as long as the issue is minor.
Yes, literally it means to step over something. 'Passa sopra quel cavo' (Step over that cable).
'Passarci sopra' implies you noticed the error but chose to forgive. 'Lasciar perdere' is more like 'forget it' or 'don't bother'.
Use 'avere' for the figurative meaning: 'Ci ho passato sopra'.
Literally, yes (to walk over me), but figuratively it means to ignore my authority or bypass me in a hierarchy.
Frases relacionadas
sorvolare su
synonymTo skim over or fly over a topic.
chiudere un occhio
similarTo turn a blind eye.
metterci una pietra sopra
builds onTo bury the hatchet / put a stone over it.
lasciar correre
synonymTo let it run / let it go.
