Meaning
To ignore or disregard something, often unintentionally; to miss something.
Cultural Background
Common in professional emails to apologize for delays. Often used in casual conversation to explain why something wasn't done. Used frequently in academic settings. Used to soften criticism.
Use it to save face
It sounds much more professional than saying 'I forgot'.
Meaning
To ignore or disregard something, often unintentionally; to miss something.
Use it to save face
It sounds much more professional than saying 'I forgot'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Lo siento, ______ por alto tu mensaje.
The idiom is 'pasar por alto'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesLo siento, ______ por alto tu mensaje.
The idiom is 'pasar por alto'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'Pasé por alto a Juan' if you didn't see him in a crowd.
Related Phrases
Hacer la vista gorda
similarTo turn a blind eye.
