pasaporte
“pasaporte” means “passport” in Spanish (official travel document).
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Perdí mi pasaporte antes de mi vuelo a Madrid.
A2I lost my passport before my flight to Madrid.
Necesitas presentar tu pasaporte en el control de inmigración.
A1You need to present your passport at immigration control.
El pasaporte español permite viajar sin visado a muchos países.
B1The Spanish passport allows travel without a visa to many countries.
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Quick Quiz: pasaporte
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly means 'to get or apply for a passport'?
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The word comes from the Italian *passaporto* or French *passeport*. It is a combination of the verb 'pasar' (to pass) and 'puerto' (port or gate), literally meaning 'permission to pass a port or gate'.
First recorded: Mid-16th century (in its modern usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'pasaporte' masculine even though it ends in '-e'?
'Pasaporte' is a compound word (from 'pasar' and 'puerto'), and it follows the rule for many nouns ending in '-e' that refer to objects or places. The key is to memorize it with the article 'el' from the start.
How do I say 'passport control'?
The most common and correct term is 'el control de pasaportes' or sometimes 'inmigración' (immigration).