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Spanish Phrase

Me lo estoy pasando genial.

/me lo esˈtoj paˈsan̪do xeˈnjal/
Meaning"I’m having a great time."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘I am passing it great,’ this idiomatic phrase means ‘I’m having a great time.’ It’s used in informal conversation to describe an enjoyable moment or event.

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When to use

Use it when you want to tell friends, family, or acquaintances that you’re enjoying a party, trip, concert, or any activity you’re currently experiencing. It’s casual, so avoid it in formal or professional settings.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Meloestoypasandogenial

1

Pronombres de objeto indirecto + directo (Me lo)

‘Me’ is the indirect object pronoun (to me) and ‘lo’ is the direct object pronoun (it). Together they refer to the experience you’re having.

2

Estar + gerundio

The progressive form ‘estoy pasando’ expresses an action that is happening right now.

3

Verbo ‘pasar’ con sentido de ‘divertirse’

When used with a pronoun (pasarse), ‘pasar’ means ‘to have a good time’ rather than ‘to pass’.

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Adjetivo ‘genial’

‘Genial’ is a colloquial way to say ‘great, awesome, wonderful’.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Cómo te lo estás pasando?

How are you having a good time?

Me lo estoy pasando genial.

I’m having a great time.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Estoy pasando genial.

    Missing the pronouns ‘me lo’ makes the sentence sound incomplete because ‘pasar’ needs a direct object when used to mean ‘have fun’.

  • Me lo estoy pasando muy genial.

    ‘Genial’ already conveys a high degree of enjoyment; adding ‘muy’ is redundant and sounds unnatural.

  • Me la estoy pasando genial.

    The direct object pronoun must agree with the masculine ‘lo’ (referring to the experience), not ‘la’.

↔Alternatives

  • Me lo estoy pasando muy bien.

    I’m having a very good time.

  • Estoy disfrutando mucho.

    I’m enjoying it a lot.

  • La estoy pasando de maravilla.

    I’m having a wonderful time.

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Cultural Tip

‘Genial’ is widely used across Spain and many Latin‑American countries, but in some regions people may prefer ‘chévere’, ‘bacán’ or ‘padre’. The phrase is very informal; pair it with a friendly tone and a smile. It’s perfect for social media stories, group chats, or when you’re describing a fun weekend.