How to Say ‘What's wrong?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Qué te pasa?
keh teh PAH-sah
[keh teh PAH-sah]
💬 Usage Tip: te makes it "what's happening to you". Swap it to ask about someone else: ¿Qué le pasa? "What's wrong with him/her?"
Phrase Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used to ask for information or clarification.
¿Qué tipo de cultura valoras en una empresa?
What type of culture do you value in a company?
te
[teh]
to you / you
Indirect object pronoun meaning to you.
Te mando mi contacto por correo.
I'll send you my contact details by email.
pasa
[PAH-sah]
is happening / is wrong
From 'pasar'; asks what is happening to someone.
¿Qué te pasa hoy?
What's wrong with you today?
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