fototessera
The Italian phrase for "passport photo" is fototessera.
The term fototessera is used for any small identification photo used for official documents such as ID cards, driver's licenses or passports.
What does it mean word for word?
The word fototessera is a compound of foto (photo) and tessera (card/token).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of fototessera is fototessere.
Did you know?
- The word tessera in fototessera shares a root with the English word 'tessera', which refers to the small square tiles used in ancient Roman mosaics.
- In a historical context, a tessera was a tablet used in ancient Rome as a password or a ticket to enter the theater.
- A tessera is also the word used for a 'jigsaw puzzle piece' in certain regions of Italy, though 'tassello' is more common elsewhere.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di una foto per il passaporto.I need a photo for the passport.
- Sai dove posso fare una foto per il documento?Do you know where I can have a photo for the document taken?
- Vorrei fare una fototessera, ma ho bisogno che sia a colori e misuri 35×45 millimetri.I would like to have a passport photo, but I need it to be in color and measure 35×45 millimeters.
- Scusi, sa dove posso fare una fototessera qui vicino?Excuse me, do you know where I can get a passport photo taken nearby?
- Devo fare una fototessera oggi.I have to get a passport photo today.
- Serve una fototessera recente per il documento.A recent passport photo is needed for the document.
- Ho dimenticato la fototessera a casa.I forgot the passport photo at home.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are at a photo booth.
- FrancescoChiara, hai già fatto la fototessera?Chiara, have you already taken the passport photo?
- ChiaraNo, Francesco, la faccio adesso qui.No, Francesco, I will do it now here.
- FrancescoRicorda di non sorridere troppo.Remember not to smile too much.
- ChiaraHai ragione, meglio stare seri.You are right, it is better to be serious.
