Signification
A travel document that is not expired.
Contexte culturel
In Romania, the 'pașaport' is distinct from the 'buletin' (ID card). While you can travel to most European countries with just the 'buletin', a 'pașaport valabil' is required for any country outside the EU/Schengen area. Citizens of Moldova and Romania often have dual citizenship. For them, having a 'pașaport valabil' from Romania is a key to traveling freely within the EU. The 'Burgundy Passport' is a shared cultural symbol across the EU. Romanians take pride in this document as it represents their integration into the European community. For the millions of Romanians living abroad, keeping a 'pașaport valabil' is essential for visiting home and maintaining their legal status.
Check the 6-month rule
Many countries require your 'pașaport valabil' to have at least 6 months left before it expires.
Don't say 'valid'
While people will understand you, 'valabil' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Signification
A travel document that is not expired.
Check the 6-month rule
Many countries require your 'pașaport valabil' to have at least 6 months left before it expires.
Don't say 'valid'
While people will understand you, 'valabil' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Neuter plural
Remember: un pașaport valabil -> două pașapoarte valabile. The 'e' ending is key!
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Pentru a merge în America, ai nevoie de un ______ ______.
'Pașaport' is neuter singular, so it takes the masculine form 'valabil'.
Which of these is the correct plural form?
Noi avem două...
The plural of 'pașaport' is 'pașapoarte', and the adjective becomes 'valabile'.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential travel-related collocations.
Fill in the missing line in this airport dialogue.
Agent: Bună ziua! Aveți un pașaport valabil? Călător: ______
The traveler should confirm and present the document.
In which situation would you most likely hear 'pașaport valabil'?
Select the correct context:
Border control is the primary place for checking passport validity.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Travel Documents
Documents
- • Pașaport valabil
- • Carte de identitate
- • Viză
- • Bilet de avion
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesPentru a merge în America, ai nevoie de un ______ ______.
'Pașaport' is neuter singular, so it takes the masculine form 'valabil'.
Noi avem două...
The plural of 'pașaport' is 'pașapoarte', and the adjective becomes 'valabile'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential travel-related collocations.
Agent: Bună ziua! Aveți un pașaport valabil? Călător: ______
The traveler should confirm and present the document.
Select the correct context:
Border control is the primary place for checking passport validity.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'termen de valabilitate' for the expiration date of milk or bread.
It is neuter. It acts masculine in the singular and feminine in the plural.
The opposite is 'expirat' (expired) or 'nevalabil' (invalid).
If you are an EU citizen, a 'carte de identitate' is usually enough, but a 'pașaport valabil' is always accepted.
You say 'a-mi reînnoi pașaportul' or 'a-mi schimba pașaportul'.
It is neutral to formal. It's the standard word used by everyone.
Informally, yes, but 'valabil' is the correct legal term.
It means the passport has a chip with your fingerprints and photo.
Usually 10 years for adults, 5 years for minors, and 3 years for children under 12.
It's just like the English 'sh'. Just don't forget it!
Expressions liées
pașaport expirat
contrastAn expired passport
carte de identitate
similarIdentity card
viză de intrare
builds onEntry visa
termen de valabilitate
specialized formValidity period
controlul pașapoartelor
similarPassport control
