Spanish word

embajada

Pronunciation

IPA/embaˈxaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounembassy

Example

¿Dónde está la embajada de Francia?

Where is the French embassy?

Illustration for embajada (embassy)

More examples

Tengo que renovar mi pasaporte en la embajada.

I have to renew my passport at the embassy.

Core concept

Official diplomatic mission and headquarters where a country represents itself and protects its citizens abroad.

Common phrases

  • la embajada de Francia

    the French embassy

  • ir a la embajada

    go to the embassy

  • hacer trámites en la embajada

    do paperwork at the embassy

Similar words

consulado: Office abroad handling administrative and emergency services for nationals, like documents and aid.
misión diplomática: Official overseas mission organized to manage diplomatic relations and conduct negotiations.

Definition in Spanish

Sede oficial en un país extranjero donde un Estado mantiene su representación diplomática, protege a sus ciudadanos y gestiona las relaciones con el país anfitrión.

Word origin

Borrowed from Old French ambassade via Italian ambasciata, originally naming an ambassador's mission and adopted into Spanish to mean the state's diplomatic headquarters.

Usage tips

  • La embajada is the main diplomatic office in a host country, while a consulado handles local visa, passport, and citizen services.

Related words

  • embajadorambassadornoun
  • embajadorafemale ambassadornoun

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