Pasaporte (en. Passport)

/pasaˈpoɾte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Official document that certifies a person's identity and nationality.
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Necesito renovar mi pasaporte antes de hacer el viaje.
Document required to enter or exit a country.
The passport must be valid in order to travel.
El pasaporte debe estar vigente para poder viajar.
Identification necessary to cross international borders.
Don't forget to bring your passport when we go to the airport.
No olvides llevar tu pasaporte cuando vayamos al aeropuerto.

Etymology

From Latin 'passus' meaning step, and 'portare' meaning to carry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

health passport
Document that certifies a person's vaccination or health status.
pasaporte sanitario
diplomatic passport
Document that grants special privileges to diplomats.
pasaporte diplomático
to have the passport up to date
To have a valid and in-order passport.
tener el pasaporte al día

Related Words

visa
Permission granted by a country that allows entry to its territory.
visa
document
Paper that contains official or legal information.
documento
identification
Process of verifying a person's identity.
identificación

Slang Meanings

Paspas
We are going to pass the paspases control.
Vamos a pasar el control de paspases.
travel booklet
I always carry my travel booklet in the suitcase.
Siempre llevo mi librito de viaje en la maleta.