embajada
The official residence or offices of an ambassador.
An embassy is the official diplomatic headquarters of one country located within another.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- Official diplomatic mission of a country in a foreign land.
- Place for visa and passport processing.
- Represents the government interests of the home nation.
Summary
An embassy is the official diplomatic headquarters of one country located within another.
- Official diplomatic mission of a country in a foreign land.
- Place for visa and passport processing.
- Represents the government interests of the home nation.
Remember the feminine gender
Always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with embajada. It is a feminine noun because it ends in -ada.
Don't confuse with consulate
Check if your local city has an embassy or a consulate before visiting. Embassies are usually only found in capital cities.
Diplomatic immunity
Embassies are considered safe zones protected by international law. This is why many people seek refuge in embassies during political unrest.
Exemplos
2 de 2Fui a la embajada para solicitar mi visa de turista.
I went to the embassy to apply for my tourist visa.
El embajador ofreció una recepción en la embajada.
The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Embajada' as the 'Am-base' of a country in another land. It is the base for the ambassador.
Panorama
La palabra 'embajada' designa la representación diplomática permanente de un Estado en otro. Es un territorio que, aunque se encuentra físicamente en un país extranjero, goza de privilegios de inmunidad y jurisdicción según las leyes internacionales. 2) Patrones de uso: Se utiliza frecuentemente con verbos de movimiento como 'ir a la embajada', 'llamar a la embajada' o 'tramitar documentos en la embajada'. Es un sustantivo femenino y siempre requiere el artículo 'la'. 3) Contextos comunes: El uso más habitual está relacionado con la gestión de visados, pasaportes y trámites consulares. También aparece en noticias sobre relaciones internacionales, conflictos diplomáticos o eventos de gala organizados por el cuerpo diplomático. 4) Comparación: A diferencia de un consulado, que se encarga principalmente de trámites administrativos para ciudadanos (como renovar pasaportes), la embajada es la sede política principal del país en la capital de la nación anfitriona.
Notas de uso
Embajada is used in both formal and neutral contexts. It is standard vocabulary for travel, politics, and international news. Always capitalize it when referring to a specific one like 'Embajada de Francia'.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the masculine 'el embajada' incorrectly. Remember it is feminine. Also, don't confuse it with 'embajador', which is the person, not the building.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Embajada' as the 'Am-base' of a country in another land. It is the base for the ambassador.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old Provençal 'ambaisada', related to the word for messenger or mission. It shares roots with the term for sending someone on a formal task.
Contexto cultural
Embassies are symbols of national sovereignty abroad. They are often protected by high security and represent the cultural and political bridge between two nations.
Exemplos
Fui a la embajada para solicitar mi visa de turista.
everydayI went to the embassy to apply for my tourist visa.
El embajador ofreció una recepción en la embajada.
formalThe ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
cuerpo diplomático
diplomatic corps
inmunidad diplomática
diplomatic immunity
Frequentemente confundido com
A consulate is a smaller office focused on citizen services, while an embassy is the main political mission in the capital.
Padrões gramaticais
Remember the feminine gender
Always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with embajada. It is a feminine noun because it ends in -ada.
Don't confuse with consulate
Check if your local city has an embassy or a consulate before visiting. Embassies are usually only found in capital cities.
Diplomatic immunity
Embassies are considered safe zones protected by international law. This is why many people seek refuge in embassies during political unrest.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Mañana tengo una cita en la ___ para renovar mi pasaporte.
La embajada es el lugar oficial para trámites diplomáticos y de identidad internacional.
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Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasLa embajada es la representación diplomática principal en la capital y gestiona relaciones políticas. El consulado es una oficina secundaria que se enfoca en ayudar a los ciudadanos con trámites como visados y documentos.
Generalmente, puedes solicitar pasaportes, registrar nacimientos, obtener información sobre visados o recibir asistencia en caso de emergencia. No todos los trámites se realizan en la embajada, algunos son exclusivos del consulado.
Aunque se dice que es territorio extranjero por su inmunidad diplomática, legalmente sigue estando bajo la soberanía del país anfitrión. Sin embargo, las autoridades locales no pueden entrar sin permiso del embajador.
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