How to Say ‘These things happen.’ in Spain Spanish
Estas cosas pasan.
EH-stahs KOH-sahs PAH-sahn
[EH-stahs KOH-sahs PAH-sahn]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Pasan' is used informally to describe inevitable occurrences.
🇪🇸 In Spain: This expression highlights patience and acceptance, common in Spanish culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Estas
[EH-stahs]
These
Used to identify specific items close at hand in plural form.
Estas ocasiones suelen presentarse.
These occasions usually occur.
cosas
[KOH-sahs]
things
Objects or items of some kind.
Cosas inesperadas suceden.
Unexpected things happen.
pasan
[PAH-sahn]
happen
To take place or occur.
Estas cosas pasan sin planearlas.
These things happen without planning.
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