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"Passport" in Spanish: pasaporte
el pasaporte
Passport in Spanish is el pasaporte. It is masculine. Keep el pasaporte ready at the border.
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How to pronounce pasaporte
Say it
pah-sah-POHR-teh
/pa.sa.ˈpoɾ.te/
pah-sah-POHR-teh. Stress POHR. Clear middle a.
"Passport" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pasaporte | the passport Default noun. | Default noun. |
| número de pasaporte | passport number Forms and bookings. | Forms and bookings. |
| control de pasaportes | passport control Airport border desk. | Airport border desk. |
| mostrar el pasaporte | to show the passport At security or hotels. | At security or hotels. |
How to use pasaporte in real life
- 1Check-in
Necesito tu pasaporte, por favor.
I need your passport, please.
Tu pasaporte at the desk.
- 2Packing
El pasaporte está en mi mochila.
The passport is in my backpack.
El pasaporte for the document.
- 3Border
Muestre el pasaporte abierto.
Show the passport open.
Formal muestre with pasaporte.
Mistakes English speakers make with pasaporte
Incorrect: La pasaporte está vencido.
Correct: El pasaporte está vencido.
Pasaporte is masculine: el pasaporte.
Incorrect: Mi passport, por favor.
Correct: Mi pasaporte, por favor.
Use pasaporte, not English passport.
Good to know
Hotels may photocopy el pasaporte at check-in. Keep a photo backup. Carry the original pasaporte for flights.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At passport control
ChatPal
¿Tienes el pasaporte a la mano?
Do you have the passport handy?
You
Sí. Aquí está mi pasaporte.
Yes. Here's my passport.
ChatPal
Pasa primero. Yo sigo.
Go first. I'll follow.
You
Listo. Devuelven el pasaporte rápido.
Done. They return the passport quickly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Passport" in Spanish
Is pasaporte masculine?
Yes: el pasaporte, un pasaporte.
How do you pronounce pasaporte?
Pah-sah-POHR-teh. Stress POHR in pasaporte.
Do hotels ask for pasaporte?
Often yes. Many hotels copy the pasaporte at check-in.
Pasaporte or visa?
Pasaporte is the booklet. Visa is a separate stamp or sticker.
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