Spanish · Greetings & Essentials
"Come in!" in Spanish: ¡pasa!
¡pasa!
Come in! in Spanish is ¡pasa! Hosts say ¡pasa! or ¡pasa adelante! at the door. ¡Adelante! is a soft alternative.
Knock at home
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How to pronounce ¡pasa!
Say it
PAH-sah
/ˈpasa/
PAH-sah. Stress PAH. Short and clear.
"Come in!" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ¡pasa! | come in! Common Latin American host line. | Common Latin American host line. |
| pasa adelante | come on in / come through Warmer, fuller invite. | Warmer, fuller invite. |
| adelante | come in / go ahead Also at offices and shops. | Also at offices and shops. |
| pasen | come in (plural) To more than one guest (ustedes). | To more than one guest (ustedes). |
How to use ¡pasa! in real life
- 1Knock at home
¡Pasa! La puerta está abierta.
Come in! The door is open.
Pasa alone works.
- 2Office visit
¡Pasa! Estoy terminando un correo.
Come in! I'm finishing an email.
Busy but welcoming.
- 3Neighbor drop-in
Pasa, acabo de hacer café.
Come in, I just made coffee.
Hospitality cue.
Mistakes English speakers make with ¡pasa!
Incorrect: ¡Entra! (as the only LatAm default).
Correct: ¡Pasa!
Entra exists, but ¡pasa! is the everyday Latin American doorway invite.
Incorrect: Come in, por favor.
Correct: Pasa, por favor.
Use Spanish pasa.
Good to know
In much of Latin America, hosts open with ¡pasa! and often offer water or coffee. Spain also uses ¡adelante! or ¡pasa! at the door.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend arrives early
ChatPal
¡Llegaste! ¡Pasa!
You're here! Come in!
You
Gracias. ¿Pasa directo a la sala?
Thanks. Come straight into the living room?
ChatPal
Sí, pasa. Hace frío afuera.
Yes, come in. It's cold outside.
You
Listo, cerré la puerta.
Done, I closed the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Come in!" in Spanish
How do you say come in in Spanish?
¡Pasa!
Pasa vs adelante?
Both welcome you in; pasa is very common at home.
For several guests?
¡Pasen! (ustedes).
Is pasa formal or casual?
Casual-friendly; fine for neighbors and coworkers you know.
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