Significado
To express determination or acceptance of future events, regardless of outcome.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, the phrase is often linked to the concept of 'pundonor' (self-esteem/honor). It's used to show that one's word is a bond. In Mexican culture, it's frequently heard in ranchera music and telenovelas to express undying loyalty or fatalistic love. Argentines might use it with great passion in the context of football (soccer) to show loyalty to their 'club'. It is often used in family settings to reassure children of unconditional support, reflecting strong family values.
Use it for emphasis
Put it at the very beginning of your sentence to sound more dramatic and determined.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for small things like 'I'll eat an apple, no matter what,' you'll sound a bit intense.
Significado
To express determination or acceptance of future events, regardless of outcome.
Use it for emphasis
Put it at the very beginning of your sentence to sound more dramatic and determined.
Don't overdo it
If you use it for small things like 'I'll eat an apple, no matter what,' you'll sound a bit intense.
The Past Tense version
If you want to say 'No matter what happened,' use 'Pasara lo que pasara.' It makes you sound like a C1 speaker!
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Estaré en tu boda, ______ lo que ______.
The phrase 'pase lo que pase' is a fixed expression using the present subjunctive.
Which sentence expresses the most determination?
Choose the best option:
This phrase adds a layer of absolute commitment that the other options lack.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Ana: '¿Crees que el jefe se enojará si llegamos tarde?' Luis: 'No lo sé, pero tenemos que decir la verdad, ______.'
Luis is expressing that they must tell the truth regardless of the boss's reaction.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Situation: A soldier promising to protect his country.
'Pase lo que pase' fits the gravity and determination of a soldier's promise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEstaré en tu boda, ______ lo que ______.
The phrase 'pase lo que pase' is a fixed expression using the present subjunctive.
Choose the best option:
This phrase adds a layer of absolute commitment that the other options lack.
Ana: '¿Crees que el jefe se enojará si llegamos tarde?' Luis: 'No lo sé, pero tenemos que decir la verdad, ______.'
Luis is expressing that they must tell the truth regardless of the boss's reaction.
Situation: A soldier promising to protect his country.
'Pase lo que pase' fits the gravity and determination of a soldier's promise.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It depends more on the tone of your voice.
No. The formula requires the subjunctive 'pase' in both spots. Using the future 'pasará' is grammatically incorrect in this idiom.
'Cueste lo que cueste' implies a sacrifice of money or effort. 'Pase lo que pase' is broader and refers to any external event.
No, for the past you need 'Pasara lo que pasara'.
Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.
'Lo que' acts as a relative pronoun meaning 'that which'. It's essential for the structure.
Yes, adding the pronoun 'yo' adds even more personal emphasis.
Not really, but 'Sea como sea' is a similar short alternative for 'anyway'.
In this specific idiom, yes. If you change the verb, you change the idiom (e.g., 'Digan lo que digan').
Yes! 'No voy a rendirme, pase lo que pase.'
Frases relacionadas
Cueste lo que cueste
similarAt all costs / Whatever it costs
Sea como sea
similarAnyway / Be that as it may
Venga lo que venga
synonymWhatever may come
Digan lo que digan
specialized formNo matter what they say
