Spanish word

consulado

Pronunciation

IPA/konsuˈlaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconsulate

Example

¿Dónde está el consulado más cercano?

Where is the nearest consulate?

Illustration for consulado (consulate)

More examples

Necesito pedir una cita en el consulado para renovar mi pasaporte.

I need to make an appointment at the consulate to renew my passport.

Core concept

Local state office abroad for visas, passport services, and citizen assistance.

Common phrases

  • cita en el consulado

    appointment at the consulate

  • horario del consulado

    consulate opening hours

  • dirección del consulado

    consulate address

Similar words

embajada: Nation's main diplomatic mission abroad conducting formal representation and negotiations.
cónsul: Government official posted abroad who processes documents and assists nationals in need.
pasaporte: Official travel document issued by a government to prove identity and nationality abroad.
visado: Official permission, often stamped in a passport, allowing entry or stay in a foreign country.

Definition in Spanish

Sede en otro país donde un Estado realiza trámites y gestiones para sus nacionales, como la emisión de pasaportes y visados y la asistencia en casos de emergencia.

Word origin

Derived from Latin consulatus, formed from consul 'official' plus the suffix -atus to mean the office or duties of a consul, a sense that came to denote official offices abroad.

Usage tips

  • Many countries have a consulado general in major cities and honorary consulates with limited services, so confirm which office can issue passports or visas.

Related words

  • consularconsularadjective
  • cónsulconsulnoun

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