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"I lost my passport" in Italian: ho perso il passaporto
ho perso il passaporto
I lost my passport in Italian is ho perso il passaporto. Report it: ho perso il passaporto—mi serve la denuncia.
Hotel desk panic
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How to pronounce ho perso il passaporto
Say it
oh PEHR-soh eel pahs-sah-POR-toh
/o ˈpɛr.so il pas.saˈpor.to/
Ho perso il passaporto: oh PEHR-soh eel pahs-sah-POR-toh.
"I lost my passport" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ho perso il passaporto | I lost my passport Default. | Default. |
| mi hanno rubato il passaporto | my passport was stolen Theft. | Theft. |
| non trovo il passaporto | I can't find my passport Softer / searching. | Softer / searching. |
| ho dimenticato il passaporto | I forgot my passport Left behind. | Left behind. |
How to use ho perso il passaporto in real life
- 1Hotel desk panic
Aiuto—ho perso il passaporto in centro.
Help—I lost my passport downtown.
Urgent.
- 2Police station
Buongiorno: ho perso il passaporto ieri sera.
Good morning: I lost my passport last night.
Report.
- 3Embassy call
Sono in Italia e ho perso il passaporto.
I'm in Italy and I lost my passport.
Consulate.
Mistakes English speakers make with ho perso il passaporto
Incorrect: Ho perso il mio passport.
Correct: Ho perso il passaporto.
Use passaporto; mio is often omitted when clear.
Incorrect: Sono perso il passaporto.
Correct: Ho perso il passaporto.
Perdere takes avere: ho perso.
Good to know
If you say ho perso il passaporto, staff will push you toward a denuncia at the carabinieri/polizia and then your embassy. Keep photo copies elsewhere. Act fast before travel days.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reporting a missing passport at the hotel
ChatPal
Tutto ok? Sembri agitata.
All ok? You look upset.
You
No—ho perso il passaporto.
No—I lost my passport.
ChatPal
Oh no. Andiamo in questura subito.
Oh no. Let's go to the police station right away.
You
Sì—ho perso il passaporto e mi serve la denuncia.
Yes—I lost my passport and I need the report.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I lost my passport" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Ho perso il passaporto.
Stolen?
Mi hanno rubato il passaporto.
Next step?
Denuncia, then embassy.
Auxiliary?
Ho perso (avere).
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