Romanian · Travel & Places
Passport
An official document needed for traveling abroad.
Arătați-mi pașaportul, vă rog.
Show me your passport, please.
'Pașaport' is borrowed from the French 'passeport', which combines 'passer' (to pass) and 'port' (gate). It has been used in Romanian since the late 19th century in the context of travel.
'Pașaport' is used formally in travel and legal documents but can also be discussed informally. It is a standard term recognized across Romania.