consul

BrE /ˈkɒn.səl/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.səl/

noun en → es

1 GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL [singular] B2

an official who represents their country in another country and helps its citizens there

cónsul, representante oficial

  • the consul of a country

Collocations consul general · consular services

  • The American consul in Paris.

    El cónsul estadounidense en París.

2 HISTORICAL [singular] C1

in ancient Rome, a member of the highest group of officials who helped run the country and made laws

cónsul (en la antigua Roma)

  • the consul in charge
  • The consuls were responsible for the laws.

    Los cónsules eran responsables de las leyes.