Portuguese · Travel & Places
Passaporte
[/pasaˈpɔʁtʃi/]
Passport
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An official document issued by a government that certifies its holder's identity and nationality.
Documento oficial que certifica a identidade e nacionalidade do portador.
Example
Não esqueça o passaporte antes de viajar.
Don't forget your passport before traveling.
Etymology
'Passaporte' is a composite word derived from the Latin 'passus' (step) and 'portus' (port), indicating permission to pass through a port or border.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is used formally in the context of travel and identification. It is a standard term across Portuguese-speaking countries with little variation.