tengo un pasaporte
/tenɡo un pasapoɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I have a passport" is translated into Spanish as tengo un pasaporte.
This phrase is a statement used to say that you possess a valid travel document for international trips.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tengo (I have), un (a) and pasaporte (passport).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase tengo un pasaporte, the verb tengo is the first-person singular present indicative of tener (to have).
How do you pronounce it?
/tenɡo un pasapoɾte/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the term pasaporte is used metaphorically to describe a qualification or skill that grants access to a new career.
- While 'I have a passport' is a simple statement of possession, in many Spanish-speaking cultures, you might more naturally use the verb llevar (to carry) to indicate you have it on your person.
- The word pasaporte was borrowed from the French 'passeport'.
Examples in context
- Tengo un pasaporte de España.I have a Spanish passport.
- Menos mal que tengo un pasaporte.It's a good thing I have a passport.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are planning a trip to Europe.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿ya tienes tus documentos?Daniel, do you have your documents yet?
- DanielSí, tengo un pasaporte nuevo.Yes, I have a new passport.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo también lo tengo.Great! I have mine too.
- DanielEntonces podemos comprar los boletos.Then we can buy the tickets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pasaporte, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
