Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
cónsul
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkonsul/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)consul
Example
Hablé con el cónsul sobre mi pasaporte.
I spoke with the consul about my passport.
More examples
La oficina del cónsul está en el centro.
The consul's office is in the city center.
Core concept
Diplomatic officer at a consulate who assists and protects a country's nationals abroad.
Common phrases
cita con el cónsul
appointment with the consul
oficina del cónsul
consul's office
hablar con el cónsul
speak with the consul
Similar words
representante: Authorized agent who speaks or negotiates on behalf of an organization in external affairs.
embajador: Top diplomatic representative living overseas, accredited to manage relations between governments.
consulado: Government office in another country that provides citizen services, documents, and assistance.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que ejerce funciones consulares: ayuda administrativa y protección de ciudadanos fuera del país.
Word origin
From Latin consul, originally the title of a Roman magistrate and later adopted to name modern diplomatic officers who represent and assist citizens abroad.
Usage tips
- The written form carries an accent (cónsul) and the definite article matches the official's gender, so both el cónsul and la cónsul occur in usage.
Related words
- consuladoconsulatenoun
- consularconsularadjective