Meaning
Requesting an item to be handed over.
Cultural Background
In Spain, it is common to use 'me pasas' without 'puedes' among friends. Mexicans often use 'alcánzame' (reach for me) as a synonym for 'pasar'. In Argentina, you might hear '¿Me alcanzás...?' using the 'vos' form.
Use 'Por favor'
Always add 'por favor' to make your request sound natural and polite.
Don't use for gifts
If you want someone to give you something as a gift, use 'dar'.
Meaning
Requesting an item to be handed over.
Use 'Por favor'
Always add 'por favor' to make your request sound natural and polite.
Don't use for gifts
If you want someone to give you something as a gift, use 'dar'.
Regional variations
If you are in Mexico, try '¿Me alcanzas...?' to sound like a local.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct article.
¿Me puedes pasar ____ sal?
Sal is a feminine noun.
Choose the most polite version.
Which is the most polite?
Using a question with 'poder' is the standard polite form.
Complete the response.
A: ¿Me puedes pasar el agua? B: ____.
Toma is the standard way to say 'here you go'.
Match the situation to the correct verb.
Asking for a gift vs asking for a pen.
You pass a pen, you give a gift.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises¿Me puedes pasar ____ sal?
Sal is a feminine noun.
Which is the most polite?
Using a question with 'poder' is the standard polite form.
A: ¿Me puedes pasar el agua? B: ____.
Toma is the standard way to say 'here you go'.
Asking for a gift vs asking for a pen.
You pass a pen, you give a gift.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but use '¿Me puede pasar...?' instead of 'puedes'.
Not if you use 'por favor' and a polite tone.
You can point and say '¿Me puedes pasar eso?' (that).
Yes, for example: '¿Me puedes pasar con Juan?' (Can you put me through to Juan?).
Agua is feminine but starts with a stressed 'a', so we use 'el' to avoid 'la-a'.
Mostly, yes. It covers physical transfer and movement.
Related Phrases
Alcanzar
synonymTo reach
Entregar
specialized formTo hand over
Dar
contrastTo give
