El pasaporte
Example: Necesito el pasaporte para viajar en avión mañana.
Definition
"El pasaporte" is an official document issued by a government that certifies a person's identity and citizenship, allowing them to travel internationally. It is required for air travel to verify the traveler’s identity and facilitate border crossing.
Etymology
The word "el pasaporte" comes from the Spanish words 'pasar' meaning 'to pass' and 'porte' derived from 'portare' in Latin meaning 'to carry.' Did you know? The term literally means 'pass-carry,' highlighting its role as a permit to pass through borders.
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"El pasaporte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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