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¿Qué te pasa? is made from three very common Spanish words.
te — to you
pasa — happens
Its literal structure is therefore approximately:
However, native speakers do not always intend such a literal question.
Depending on the situation and tone, ¿Qué te pasa? may mean:
What’s the matter?
What’s going on with you?
What happened to you?
What is your problem?
What’s gotten into you?
It can sound caring when said to someone who looks sad.
It can also sound confrontational when shouted during an argument.
I translated ¿Qué te pasa? word for word as “What happens to you?”
Why do subtitles usually say “What’s wrong?”
The literal structure helps us understand the grammar, but English expresses the same idea differently.
When someone looks sad, sick, worried, or unusually quiet, the natural English question is usually “What’s wrong?”
Translate the whole situation rather than each word separately.
- 1 What Does “¿Qué Te Pasa?” Mean?
- 2 How to Pronounce ¿Qué Te Pasa?
- 3 Why Does Qué Have an Accent?
- 4 The Grammar of ¿Qué Te Pasa?
- 5 ¿Qué Pasa? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
- 6 What Does ¿Qué Pasa? Mean?
- 7 What Does ¿Qué Te Pasa? Mean in a Caring Tone?
- 8 What Does ¿Qué Te Pasa? Mean in an Angry Tone?
- 9 Is ¿Qué Te Pasa? Rude?
- 10 ¿Qué Me Pasa?, ¿Qué Le Pasa?, and ¿Qué Les Pasa?
- 11 ¿Qué Te Pasó? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
- 12 ¿Qué Te Está Pasando? Meaning
- 13 ¿Qué Pasa Contigo? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
- 14 What Does “¿Qué Te Pasa, Calabaza?” Mean?
- 15 ¿Qué Pasa, Calabaza? Meaning
- 16 Nada, Nada, Limonada Meaning
- 17 Is ¿Qué Te Pasa, Calabaza? Common Everywhere?
- 18 Qué Pasa vs. Cómo Estás
- 19 Polite and Caring Alternatives
- 20 Natural Conversation Examples
- 21 Common Beginner Mistakes
- 21.1 Mistake 1: Using ¿Qué Te Pasa? as a Neutral Greeting
- 21.2 Mistake 2: Thinking ¿Qué Pasa? and ¿Qué Te Pasa? Are Identical
- 21.3 Mistake 3: Ignoring Tone
- 21.4 Mistake 4: Forgetting the Accent on Qué
- 21.5 Mistake 5: Confusing Pasa and Pasó
- 21.6 Mistake 6: Translating Calabaza Literally
- 21.7 Mistake 7: Using the Rhyme in a Serious Emergency
- 21.8 Mistake 8: Assuming Nada, Nada, Limonada Is Required
- 22 Frequently Asked Questions
- 22.1 What does que te pasa mean?
- 22.2 What is the literal meaning of ¿Qué te pasa?
- 22.3 What is the difference between qué pasa and qué te pasa?
- 22.4 Can ¿Qué pasa? mean “What’s up?”
- 22.5 Is ¿Qué te pasa? rude?
- 22.6 How do I make ¿Qué te pasa? sound caring?
- 22.7 What is the difference between qué te pasa and qué te pasó?
- 22.8 What does qué te está pasando mean?
- 22.9 What does qué te pasa, calabaza mean?
- 22.10 What does qué pasa, calabaza mean?
- 22.11 Is calabaza an insult in this expression?
- 22.12 What does nada, nada, limonada mean?
- 22.13 Do I have to answer nada, nada, limonada?
- 22.14 How do I ask “What’s wrong with her?”
- 22.15 How do I ask “Are you okay?” in Spanish?
- 23 Qué Te Pasa and Qué Pasa: Summary
- 24 Related Guide
What Does “¿Qué Te Pasa?” Mean?
The most common beginner translation is:
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter?
What’s going on with you?
The question is directed toward one person addressed informally as tú.
It asks about a condition, emotion, problem, behavior, or unusual change affecting that person.
Estás muy callado. ¿Qué te pasa?
You’re very quiet. What’s wrong?
¿Por qué estás llorando? ¿Qué te pasa?
Why are you crying? What’s the matter?
Hoy estás actuando de una manera extraña. ¿Qué te pasa?
You’re acting strangely today. What’s going on with you?
The core image is:
Something appears to be affecting you, and I am asking what it is.
Is ¿Qué te pasa? always a negative question?
It usually suggests that something unusual, troubling, or unexpected has been noticed.
That does not mean the speaker is necessarily angry.
The question may express concern, surprise, confusion, irritation, or confrontation.
How to Pronounce ¿Qué Te Pasa?
Approximate pronunciation: keh teh PAH-sah
IPA: /ke te ˈpasa/
Main stress: the first syllable of pasa
Each vowel should remain relatively clear:
te — teh
pasa — PAH-sah
In most of Latin America, the s in pasa has an ordinary s sound.
The phrase is normally spoken as one connected unit rather than three isolated words.
Should qué sound like the English word “kay”?
Not exactly.
The Spanish e is a clear vowel closer to the sound in “bed,” without the English glide at the end.
Think approximately of keh, not “kay.”
Why Does Qué Have an Accent?
In a direct question, interrogative qué carries a written accent:
¿Qué te pasa?
Incorrect spelling for this question:
¿Que te pasa?
The accent distinguishes interrogative or exclamatory qué from unstressed que, which commonly means “that” or “which.”
The full standard spelling also includes the opening question mark:
In casual text messages, people sometimes omit accents or the opening punctuation, but learners should use the standard form.
Will people understand que te pasa without the accent and question marks?
In a casual chat, the context may make it understandable.
However, the standard written question is ¿Qué te pasa?.
Using the accent and both question marks makes your meaning immediately clear and improves your written Spanish.
The Grammar of ¿Qué Te Pasa?
The verb pasar has many meanings.
In this expression, it means approximately:
to occur
to be going on
The underlying pattern is:
for something to happen to someone
For example:
Algo le pasa a Ana.
Something is wrong with Ana.
Something is happening to Ana.
When we ask what the unknown “something” is, it becomes:
¿Qué le pasa a Ana?
What’s wrong with Ana?
When speaking directly to Ana informally, le changes to te:
¿Qué te pasa?
What’s wrong with you?
Is te the subject of the sentence?
No.
Te identifies the person affected by what is happening.
The interrogative word qué represents the unknown thing or situation that is happening to that person.
¿Qué Pasa? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
The presence of te changes the focus of the question.
| Expression | Literal focus | Common translations |
|---|---|---|
| ¿Qué pasa? | What is happening? | What’s happening? What’s going on? What’s up? |
| ¿Qué te pasa? | What is happening to you? | What’s wrong? What’s the matter with you? What’s going on with you? |
¿Qué pasa? asks about the general situation:
Hay mucha gente afuera. ¿Qué pasa?
There are a lot of people outside. What’s happening?
¿Qué te pasa? asks specifically about the person:
Tienes los ojos rojos. ¿Qué te pasa?
Your eyes are red. What’s wrong?
If I enter a room and everyone looks worried, which question should I use?
Use ¿Qué pasa? if you are asking what is happening in the room or situation.
Use ¿Qué te pasa? if you turn to one person and ask about that person’s condition.
The word te directs the question specifically toward the listener.
Can both expressions mean “What’s up?”
¿Qué pasa? can function as a casual “What’s up?” in some contexts.
¿Qué te pasa? more often suggests that the speaker has noticed a problem, emotion, or unusual behavior.
Do not automatically use ¿Qué te pasa? as a neutral greeting.
What Does ¿Qué Pasa? Mean?
¿Qué pasa? has several common uses.
1. Asking What Is Happening
¿Por qué hay una ambulancia? ¿Qué pasa?
Why is there an ambulance? What’s happening?
2. Asking About a Problem
La computadora no funciona. ¿Qué pasa?
The computer isn’t working. What’s going on?
3. A Casual Greeting
¡Hola! ¿Qué pasa?
Hi! What’s up?
The greeting use depends on regional and personal habits.
Other common informal greetings include ¿Qué tal?, ¿Cómo estás?, and many regional expressions.
What Does ¿Qué Te Pasa? Mean in a Caring Tone?
When said softly to someone who appears upset, sick, worried, or injured, the expression shows concern.
¿Qué te pasa?
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter?
Are you okay?
Te ves triste. ¿Qué te pasa?
You look sad. What’s wrong?
Estás muy pálido. ¿Qué te pasa?
You’re very pale. What’s the matter?
No has comido nada. ¿Qué te pasa?
You haven’t eaten anything. What’s wrong?
Can I ask ¿Qué te pasa? when a friend looks sad?
Yes. That is one of its most natural uses.
Use a gentle tone and an appropriate facial expression.
You can also say ¿Estás bien? first if you want an especially simple and caring question.
What Does ¿Qué Te Pasa? Mean in an Angry Tone?
The same words can become confrontational when pronounced sharply or loudly.
¿Qué te pasa?
What is wrong with you?
What’s your problem?
What has gotten into you?
¡¿Qué te pasa?! ¡No me hables así!
What is wrong with you?! Don’t speak to me like that!
¿Qué te pasa? ¿Por qué empujaste a Carlos?
What’s gotten into you? Why did you push Carlos?
The words themselves are not inherently insulting.
The confrontation comes from the tone, context, volume, and the behavior being challenged.
Why does the English translation become “What’s your problem?” even though Spanish does not say problema?
Because translation follows the communicative force, not only the individual words.
When someone challenges another person’s aggressive or strange behavior, English may naturally use “What’s your problem?”
The Spanish phrase remains ¿Qué te pasa?, but the tone changes its practical meaning.
Is ¿Qué Te Pasa? Rude?
It is not automatically rude.
Its impression depends heavily on how and why it is said.
| Situation | Possible impression |
|---|---|
| A friend looks sad | Caring and concerned |
| Someone suddenly feels ill | Concerned and urgent |
| Someone acts strangely | Surprised or confused |
| Said sharply during an argument | Accusatory or confrontational |
| Asked by a stranger without context | Potentially intrusive |
How can I make the question sound clearly caring?
Use a soft tone and add context.
For example: Te veo preocupado. ¿Qué te pasa? ¿Estás bien?
The surrounding words make your concern explicit.
¿Qué Me Pasa?, ¿Qué Le Pasa?, and ¿Qué Les Pasa?
The pronoun changes according to the person affected.
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ¿Qué me pasa? | What’s wrong with me? |
| ¿Qué te pasa? | What’s wrong with you? — informal singular |
| ¿Qué le pasa? | What’s wrong with him, her, or you? — formal singular |
| ¿Qué nos pasa? | What’s wrong with us? |
| ¿Qué les pasa? | What’s wrong with them or you all? |
No puedo concentrarme. ¿Qué me pasa?
I can’t concentrate. What’s wrong with me?
Ana no quiere hablar. ¿Qué le pasa?
Ana doesn’t want to talk. What’s wrong with her?
Los niños están muy callados. ¿Qué les pasa?
The children are very quiet. What’s wrong with them?
How do I know whether ¿Qué le pasa? means him, her, or formal you?
The surrounding context identifies the person.
You can clarify with a él, a ella, or a usted.
For example: ¿Qué le pasa a ella? means “What’s wrong with her?”
¿Qué Te Pasó? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
The verb tense changes the time perspective.
What is wrong with you now?
What is happening to you?
¿Qué te pasó?
What happened to you?
What happened?
Use ¿Qué te pasa? for a current condition:
Estás temblando. ¿Qué te pasa?
You’re shaking. What’s wrong?
Use ¿Qué te pasó? to ask about a past event:
Tienes un corte en la mano. ¿Qué te pasó?
You have a cut on your hand. What happened to you?
If I see someone crying now, should I use pasa or pasó?
Both may be possible, but they ask different questions.
¿Qué te pasa? asks about the person’s current condition.
¿Qué te pasó? asks which earlier event caused the condition.
¿Qué Te Está Pasando? Meaning
¿Qué te está pasando? uses the progressive construction.
What is happening to you?
What is going on with you?
It can emphasize an ongoing change, process, or pattern:
Antes disfrutabas tu trabajo. ¿Qué te está pasando?
You used to enjoy your job. What is happening to you?
Últimamente discutes con todos. ¿Qué te está pasando?
Lately you argue with everyone. What is going on with you?
Compared with the simple ¿Qué te pasa?, the progressive form may focus more strongly on an ongoing development.
Is ¿Qué te está pasando? stronger than ¿Qué te pasa??
Not automatically.
It gives more attention to a process or behavior that appears to be continuing or developing.
Tone and context still determine whether it sounds concerned, confused, or accusatory.
¿Qué Pasa Contigo? vs. ¿Qué Te Pasa?
Another expression learners may encounter is:
It may mean:
What is the situation with you?
What’s your problem?
What’s happening between you and something else?
¿Qué te pasa? asks what is affecting the person.
¿Qué pasa contigo? places stronger contrastive focus on “with you” and may sound more confrontational or more concerned with the person’s overall behavior.
¿Qué te pasa? Pareces triste.
What’s wrong? You look sad.
¿Qué pasa contigo últimamente? No cumples ninguna promesa.
What is going on with you lately? You don’t keep any promises.
Should I replace ¿Qué te pasa? with ¿Qué pasa contigo??
No. ¿Qué te pasa? is the more basic expression for asking what is wrong with someone.
¿Qué pasa contigo? can place heavier emphasis on the person or an ongoing pattern.
For beginners, use the second expression carefully because it can sound more challenging.
What Does “¿Qué Te Pasa, Calabaza?” Mean?
¿Qué te pasa, calabaza? is a playful, rhyming version of ¿Qué te pasa?.
What’s the matter?
What’s going on?
What’s up?
The literal translation is approximately:
However, calabaza is generally added because it playfully echoes or rhymes with pasa.
It is similar in spirit to English rhyming expressions such as:
What’s the deal, banana peel?
The phrase may sound childish, affectionate, joking, old-fashioned, or deliberately silly depending on the speakers.
Does the speaker literally think I am a pumpkin?
No.
In this expression, calabaza is mainly there for sound and humor.
Do not translate it as a serious description of the listener.
Is calling someone calabaza an insult here?
Not normally in this fixed playful phrase.
The word is used to create a humorous rhyme rather than to attack the person.
As always, a sarcastic tone could change the impression, but the expression itself is usually playful.
¿Qué Pasa, Calabaza? Meaning
A closely related version omits te:
What’s up?
What’s happening?
This version works especially naturally as a playful greeting.
A: ¡Hola! ¿Qué pasa, calabaza?
Hi! What’s up, pumpkin?
Because te is absent, the expression is closer to the general greeting ¿Qué pasa?.
Compare:
Playful “What’s up?”
¿Qué te pasa, calabaza?
Playful “What’s the matter with you?” or “What’s going on with you?”
In casual use, speakers may not maintain a strict difference, since the rhyme and humorous effect are often more important than precise grammar.
Which version should I use as a playful greeting?
¿Qué pasa, calabaza? fits the general “What’s up?” greeting more directly.
¿Qué te pasa, calabaza? can retain more of the idea that something is affecting the listener.
Both are playful rather than neutral everyday formulas.
Nada, Nada, Limonada Meaning
A playful response sometimes paired with the expression is:
What’s up, pumpkin?
Nada, nada, limonada.
Nothing, nothing, lemonade.
The response is intentionally silly.
Nada means “nothing,” while limonada means “lemonade.”
The words are combined for rhythm and rhyme rather than because lemonade has a logical connection to the conversation.
A natural interpretation is simply:
Nothing’s wrong.
Not much—just joking around.
Do I have to answer Nada, nada, limonada?
No.
It is a playful rhyme, not a required grammatical response.
You can answer the actual question normally or join the wordplay when the situation is clearly lighthearted.
Is ¿Qué Te Pasa, Calabaza? Common Everywhere?
Familiarity with the expression varies.
Some speakers may remember it as a children’s rhyme, family joke, humorous greeting, or phrase encountered through bilingual culture.
Other Spanish speakers may understand the rhyme immediately but rarely use it themselves.
It should not be treated as a universal everyday greeting used by all Spanish speakers.
Understand the expression when you hear it.
Use it only in relaxed, playful situations.
Do not use it as your default way to ask whether someone has a serious problem.
Can I say it to someone who is seriously injured or crying?
Usually avoid the rhyme in a serious situation.
The humorous word calabaza could make your concern sound unserious or insensitive.
Use ¿Qué te pasa?, ¿Estás bien?, or ¿Qué ocurrió? instead.
Qué Pasa vs. Cómo Estás
Both expressions can appear when greeting someone, but their basic functions differ.
How are you?
Asks about the person’s general condition.
¿Qué pasa?
What’s happening? What’s up?
Asks about what is going on.
In a casual greeting, the practical difference may become small:
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Hi, how are you?
Hola, ¿qué pasa?
Hi, what’s up?
However, ¿Qué te pasa? is not normally equivalent to the neutral greeting “How are you?”
Can I greet a new teacher by saying ¿Qué te pasa??
No. That would suggest that you think something is wrong with the teacher, and te is informal.
Use ¿Cómo está?, ¿Qué tal?, or a simple greeting such as Buenos días.
Save ¿Qué te pasa? for a situation in which you genuinely notice a problem or unusual behavior.
Polite and Caring Alternatives
Depending on the situation, one of these questions may be more suitable:
¿Estás bien?
¿Estás bien?
Are you okay?
This is simple, caring, and useful in many situations.
¿Te encuentras bien?
¿Te encuentras bien?
Are you feeling okay?
This can be especially useful when someone may be physically unwell.
¿Ocurre algo?
¿Ocurre algo?
Is something wrong?
Is something happening?
This may sound less directly focused on the person.
¿Hay algún problema?
¿Hay algún problema?
Is there a problem?
This is useful when asking about a situation rather than someone’s emotions.
¿Quieres hablar?
¿Quieres hablar?
Do you want to talk?
This gives the person an opportunity to explain without demanding an immediate answer.
Which question is safest when I am not sure whether someone wants to explain?
¿Estás bien? is a simple starting point.
You can then add ¿Quieres hablar?.
This shows concern while allowing the person to decide how much to share.
Natural Conversation Examples
A Friend Looks Sad
You’re very quiet today. What’s wrong?
B: Tuve una discusión con mi hermana.
I had an argument with my sister.
A: Lo siento. ¿Quieres hablar?
I’m sorry. Do you want to talk?
Asking About a General Situation
Why are they closing the street?
B: No sé qué pasa.
I don’t know what’s happening.
A Current Physical Problem
You’re breathing very quickly. What’s wrong?
B: Creo que necesito sentarme.
I think I need to sit down.
Asking About a Past Event
Your shirt is torn. What happened to you?
B: Me caí de la bicicleta.
I fell off my bicycle.
A Confrontational Use
Give me your phone!
B: ¿Qué te pasa? No puedes hablarme así.
What is wrong with you? You cannot speak to me like that.
A Playful Greeting
What’s up, pumpkin?
B: Nada, nada, limonada.
Nothing much—lemonade!
What is the easiest way to remember the difference between all these expressions?
Remember that te points toward the person.
¿Qué pasa? asks what is happening in general, while ¿Qué te pasa? asks what is affecting you.
Add calabaza only when you intentionally want a playful rhyme.
Common Beginner Mistakes
Mistake 1: Using ¿Qué Te Pasa? as a Neutral Greeting
The phrase usually suggests that something is wrong, unusual, or affecting the listener.
For a neutral greeting, consider:
¿Qué tal?
¿Qué pasa? — in suitable casual contexts
Mistake 2: Thinking ¿Qué Pasa? and ¿Qué Te Pasa? Are Identical
What is happening?
¿Qué te pasa?
What is happening to you?
Mistake 3: Ignoring Tone
A soft ¿Qué te pasa? may show compassion.
A shouted ¡¿Qué te pasa?! may challenge someone’s behavior.
Mistake 4: Forgetting the Accent on Qué
Correct: ¿Qué pasa?
Mistake 5: Confusing Pasa and Pasó
What is wrong now?
¿Qué te pasó?
What happened to you?
Mistake 6: Translating Calabaza Literally
In ¿Qué te pasa, calabaza?, the word normally creates a humorous rhyme.
It is not necessary to search for a deep metaphor involving pumpkins.
Mistake 7: Using the Rhyme in a Serious Emergency
A playful rhyme may sound insensitive when someone is genuinely hurt, frightened, or distressed.
Use a direct expression such as:
¿Qué te pasa?
¿Qué ocurrió?
Mistake 8: Assuming Nada, Nada, Limonada Is Required
It is an optional playful response, not a fixed grammatical answer that everyone expects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does que te pasa mean?
¿Qué te pasa? commonly means “What’s wrong?”, “What’s the matter?”, or “What’s going on with you?” It asks about something affecting the listener.
What is the literal meaning of ¿Qué te pasa?
Its literal structure is approximately “What is happening to you?” The word te identifies the person affected by what is happening.
What is the difference between qué pasa and qué te pasa?
¿Qué pasa? asks what is happening in general. ¿Qué te pasa? asks what is happening to or affecting the listener.
Can ¿Qué pasa? mean “What’s up?”
Yes. In casual contexts, ¿Qué pasa? can function as “What’s up?” It can also literally ask what is happening.
Is ¿Qué te pasa? rude?
Not automatically. It may sound caring, surprised, irritated, or confrontational depending on tone and context.
How do I make ¿Qué te pasa? sound caring?
Use a gentle tone and provide context, such as Te veo triste. ¿Qué te pasa? ¿Estás bien?.
What is the difference between qué te pasa and qué te pasó?
¿Qué te pasa? asks about a current condition. ¿Qué te pasó? asks about a past event.
What does qué te está pasando mean?
¿Qué te está pasando? means “What is happening to you?” or “What is going on with you?” It can emphasize an ongoing change or pattern.
What does qué te pasa, calabaza mean?
¿Qué te pasa, calabaza? is a humorous rhyming expression meaning approximately “What’s the matter?” or “What’s going on?” The word calabaza means “pumpkin” but is mainly added for the rhyme.
What does qué pasa, calabaza mean?
¿Qué pasa, calabaza? is a playful version of “What’s up?” or “What’s happening?”
Is calabaza an insult in this expression?
Normally, no. It is primarily used for humor and rhyme. A sarcastic tone can always affect how an expression is received.
What does nada, nada, limonada mean?
It literally means “Nothing, nothing, lemonade.” It is a playful rhyming response that communicates approximately “Nothing much” or “Nothing’s wrong.”
Do I have to answer nada, nada, limonada?
No. It is an optional piece of wordplay, not a required response.
How do I ask “What’s wrong with her?”
Say ¿Qué le pasa? or clarify the person with ¿Qué le pasa a ella?.
How do I ask “Are you okay?” in Spanish?
Say ¿Estás bien?. This is often a simple and caring alternative to ¿Qué te pasa?.
Qué Pasa or Qué Te Pasa?
The words barely change, but who the question points at changes everything.
¿Por qué hay una ambulancia? ¿Qué pasa? — points at the event, not a person.
Adds te: “what is happening to you.”
¡Hola! ¿Qué pasa? works like “what’s up,” no real question intended.
Te ves triste. ¿Qué te pasa? — “What’s wrong?” said softly.
Same words, shouted — “What is your problem?” The tone carries the meaning, not the grammar.
A gentler way to ask what someone is feeling or experiencing.
A relaxed greeting in many regions, closer to “what’s up.”
※ ¿Qué te pasa? has no built-in tone — the same four words can comfort a crying friend or start a fight, depending entirely on how you say them.
Qué Te Pasa and Qué Pasa: Summary
What is happening?
What’s going on?
What’s up?
● ¿Qué te pasa?
What is happening to you?
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter with you?
● The role of te
It identifies the listener as the person affected by what is happening.
● Tone
A gentle tone can express concern.
A sharp tone can sound accusatory or confrontational.
● Present and past
¿Qué te pasa? — What is wrong now?
¿Qué te pasó? — What happened to you?
● Other pronouns
¿Qué me pasa? — What’s wrong with me?
¿Qué le pasa? — What’s wrong with him, her, or formal you?
¿Qué les pasa? — What’s wrong with them or you all?
● ¿Qué te pasa, calabaza?
A playful rhyming version of “What’s the matter?”
● ¿Qué pasa, calabaza?
A playful version of “What’s up?”
● Nada, nada, limonada
An optional humorous response meaning approximately “Nothing much.”
● Standard spelling
Use the accent and question marks:
¿Qué te pasa?
Remember one simple contrast:
¿Qué pasa? looks outward at the situation.
¿Qué te pasa? looks toward the person and asks what is affecting them.
Calabaza adds playfulness, not a new serious meaning.
Real Academia Española and Asociación de Academias de la Lengua Española: Diccionario de la lengua española — pasar
Wiktionary — qué te pasa, calabaza
Wiktionary — qué pasa, calabaza
USC Digital Folklore Archives — Que te pasa calabaza? Nada nada limonada
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