embassy

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BrE /ˈem.bəs.i/ AmE /ˈɛm.bæs.i/

noun en → es

1 DIPLOMACY [singular] B1

the official office or building in a foreign country where the representatives of another country work and live

embajada, misión diplomática

  • the embassy of a country

Collocations diplomatic relations with an embassy · visit the embassy

  • The embassy of France in Washington is located on Massachusetts Avenue.

    La embajada de Francia en Washington se encuentra en la Avenida de Massachusetts.

2 SERVICE [plural] B1

the services provided by an embassy, such as issuing visas and passports

servicios consulares, atención consular

  • provide services at the embassy

Collocations apply for a visa at the embassy · ask for help from the embassy

  • You can apply for a tourist visa at the embassy.

    Puedes solicitar un visado de turista en la embajada.