le pasa algo

something is wrong

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phrase Uncommon #21,083
something is wrong Used when something is not working properly or when someone may be hurt or in trouble.
SP: No enciende la computadora; le pasa algo.
EN: The computer won't turn on; something is wrong with it.

Creo que le pasa algo.

I think something's wrong with him.

— Nicky, la aprendiz de bruja (1989)

Sospecho que le pasa algo.

I suspect something is wrong with him/her.

Le pasa algo a mi coche.

Something's wrong with my car.

Si le pasa algo te haré personalmente responsable.

If anything happens to him, I will hold you personally responsible.

Bueno, no es el único al que le pasa algo así.

Well, he's not the only one something like that happens to.

— System crasher (2019)

Parece que al coche le pasa algo.

It seems like there's something wrong with the car.

— Encontré al diablo (2010)

Si le pasa algo a papá, te mato.

If anything happens to Dad, I'll kill you.

— Contra la pared (2004)

A esta calculadora le pasa algo.

Something is wrong with this calculator.

A nuestro radiador eléctrico le pasa algo.

Something is wrong with our electric radiator.

Si le pasa algo, no te dejaré en paz.

If anything happens to him/her, I won't leave you alone.

— F1 la película (2025)

A mi cuerpo le pasa algo extraño.

Something strange is happening to my body.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)