Green pass

/ˈɡriːn ˈpas/Loanword from EnglishGreen pass
💡 COVID-19 health certificate

Per entrare nel ristorante, mi hanno chiesto il Green pass.

To enter the restaurant, they asked me for the Green pass.


formal

A digital or paper certificate proving that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has recovered from the virus, or has tested negative for it, used to access certain public places or services.

Il Green pass è obbligatorio per partecipare a eventi pubblici.

The Green pass is mandatory to attend public events.

💡

Introduced in Italy and other EU countries during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate safe reopening of businesses and public spaces.

Collocations

mostrare il Green passto show the Green passverificare il Green passto check the Green pass

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Italy

The Green pass was a key tool in Italy's pandemic response, required for restaurants, public transport, and cultural events.

📖Word Origin

Derived from English 'green pass', referring to the color used in the EU Digital COVID Certificate system.

📝Usage Notes

The term was widely used in Italy and other European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now less common but may still be referenced in discussions about health certificates.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese