Spanish Expression · Native
lo que pasa es que
the thing is that
Pronunciation: loh keh PAH-sah ehs keh
Meaning
A natural way to introduce an explanation or gentle excuse.
Example
Lo que pasa es que el tren llegó tarde.
The thing is that the train arrived late.
Practice tips
- Practice lo que pasa es que out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for native-level learners.