passa

Passa is a term that appears in several languages with different meanings, and it does not have a single universal definition. In Italian, passa is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb passare, meaning to pass, cross, or spend time. It can also function as the informal second-person singular imperative for "you, pass" in contexts such as Passa! meaning “Pass!” or “Go ahead.” In practical use, sentences like Lui passa la palla (He passes the ball) illustrate its verb sense.

In Portuguese, passa is the corresponding third-person singular present indicative of passar and is used similarly to indicate passing by, handing something, or moving through. An example is Ela passa pela Rua Nova (She passes by Rua Nova). In Spanish, the cognate form is pasa (one s), and the spelling passa is not standard in Spanish.

Beyond these verb forms, Passa can also function as a proper noun in some cases. It may appear as a surname or as the name of a geographic place or institution in various countries, independent of the verb meanings described above.

Because of its multilingual usage, readers should rely on context to determine which meaning of passa is intended. See also: pasa, pass, paşa.