Spanish Phrase
Claro, pasa.
Meaning
Literally “Sure, (you) go through.” It is a friendly way to give someone permission to enter a room, continue speaking, or proceed with an action.
When to use
Use it in informal or semi‑formal situations when you want to grant permission or encourage someone to go ahead. It’s common among friends, colleagues, or when greeting a customer in a relaxed shop.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Claropasa
Claro (adverb)
Used as an informal way to say “of course”, “sure”, or “obviously”. It can also function as a short affirmative response.
pasa (imperative)
Second‑person singular informal imperative of the verb *pasar* meaning “to go/come through, to proceed”. In formal contexts the form would be *pase*.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedo entrar?
May I come in?
Claro, pasa.
Sure, go ahead.
✕Common Mistakes
Claro, pase.
Using the formal imperative *pase* with *claro* sounds mismatched; either keep both informal (*claro, pasa*) or both formal (*por supuesto, pase*).
Clara, pasa.
Do not change *claro* to the feminine form unless you are describing a feminine noun, not as an interjection.
Claro, él pasa.
Avoid confusing the imperative *pasa* with the third‑person present *pasa* (he/she passes). Context makes the difference clear.
↔Alternatives
Por supuesto, adelante.
Of course, go ahead.
Sí, entra.
Yes, come in.
Adelante.
Go ahead.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries *claro* is a warm, informal way to agree. In a very formal setting (e.g., speaking to a senior official) you might prefer *por supuesto* or the formal imperative *pase* instead of *pasa*.