visti

Visti is a term that appears in Italian language and on personal names, and may refer to different concepts depending on context. In Italian, visti is primarily seen in two ways: as the plural noun i visti meaning visas, and as the masculine plural past participle visti derived from vedere (to see). When used as a noun, i visti denotes multiple travel documents issued by authorities, as in contexts describing required or issued visas. When used as a past participle, visti agrees with a masculine plural subject, as in sono stati visti, meaning they have been seen. The two uses are distinct despite sharing the same form.

Visti also appears as a surname of Italian origin. It occurs in genealogical and historical records and can be encountered in contemporary name lists, though it is relatively uncommon.

Etymology: visti and visto derive from the verb vedere, via the Latin root videre for "to see." The noun visa sense is a later development in modern Italian, reflecting the use of visti as the plural of visto, meaning a document that certifies entry.

See also: Visto, the singular form with its own senses including a travel visa or the singular past participle. For disambiguation, visti may refer to any of these senses depending on the context.