El visat



Example: He obtingut el visat per viatjar als Estats Units aquest estiu.

Definition


"El visat" refers to the official authorization or stamp permitting a person to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a specified purpose and period. It is commonly required for international travel and serves as a legal document confirming permission granted by the destination country.

Etymology


The term "el visat" originates from the Latin word 'visa,' meaning 'seen' or 'examined.' It evolved through Old French into the modern Catalan term, reflecting the idea of a document that has been reviewed and approved by authorities. Did you know that 'visa' originally referred to the act of inspection before being used for travel permits?

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"El visat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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