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A2 — Elementary Time & Life

Passare il tempo

To pass the time

Literal Translation

"To pass the time"

What it means

Used when doing something to occupy oneself, without a specific goal.

Example in context

"Leggeva romanzi per passare il tempo durante il lungo viaggio."

"She read novels to pass the time during the long journey."

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