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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Even though it ends in '-e', 'pasaporte' is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine articles: 'el pasaporte' (the passport) or 'un pasaporte' (a passport).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "La pasaporte."
Correction: El pasaporte. Remember 'el' for this word, which is common for compound nouns in Spanish.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verbs for Travel
When talking about using your passport, you often use verbs like 'mostrar' (to show), 'presentar' (to present), or 'entregar' (to hand over).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasaporte
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly means 'to get or apply for a passport'?
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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).