Spanish Phrase
Genial, desde ahí pasa por el arco.
Meaning
The speaker expresses approval and then gives a brief direction: “Great, from there it goes through the arch.” It can refer to a road, a river, or any path that continues past an archway.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re confirming a plan or route and want to point out the next landmark. It’s perfect in informal travel conversations, city‑tour briefings, or when describing a hiking trail.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Genial,desdeahípasaporelarco.
Genial (interjection)
Used to express enthusiasm or approval, similar to “great” or “awesome”. It’s informal and common in spoken Spanish.
desde + location
The preposition “desde” indicates the starting point of a movement or action; it is followed by a place word like “ahí”.
pasa (present indicative)
Third‑person singular of “pasar”. Here it describes a route: “it passes”.
por (movement through)
When talking about passing through a place, “por” is the correct preposition (not “en”).
el arco (noun phrase)
Literally “the arch”. In everyday speech it can refer to an architectural arch, a bridge, or a tunnel‑like opening.
🗨In Conversation
Genial, desde ahí pasa por el arco.
Great, from there it passes through the arch.
¿Y después a dónde lleva?
And after that, where does it lead?
✕Common Mistakes
Genial, desde ahí pasa en el arco.
“En” means “in/at” and does not convey movement through a place; use “por” for passing through.
Genial, desde aquí pasa por el arco.
“Aquí” means “here”. The sentence refers to a point that is not the speaker’s current location, so “ahí” (there) is appropriate.
Genial, desde ahí pasan por el arco.
The subject is singular (the path/road), so the verb must be singular “pasa”.
↔Alternatives
Estupendo, desde allí pasa por el arco.
Excellent, from there it passes through the arch.
Perfecto, desde ese punto pasa por el arco.
Perfect, from that point it passes through the arch.
Muy bien, desde ahí se va por el arco.
Very good, from there it goes through the arch.
Cultural Tip
“Genial” is casual; avoid it in formal presentations or business emails. When giving directions, Spaniards often use “por” for “through” and “por el arco” can also imply a shortcut or a scenic spot. In some Latin American countries, people might say “por el puente” instead of “por el arco” if the structure is a bridge.