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    Cónsul (en. Consul)

    /ˈkonsul/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A public official who represents the interests of their country abroad.
    The consul took charge of assisting citizens in the foreign country.
    El cónsul se encargó de asistir a los ciudadanos en el país extranjero.
    Person responsible for protecting the rights of citizens of their country abroad.
    The consul helped resolve the citizen's legal issue.
    El cónsul ayudó a resolver el problema legal del ciudadano.
    Diplomatic function that is below that of an ambassador.
    The consul presented their credentials to the host government.
    El cónsul presentó sus credenciales al gobierno anfitrión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consul', which designated one of the two supreme magistrates of ancient Rome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorary consul
    Consul who does not receive compensation for their services.
    cónsul honorario
    consul general
    Consul in charge of a higher-ranking consulate.
    cónsul general
    acting consul
    Consul who temporarily acts in place of the incumbent.
    cónsul en funciones

    Related Words

    consulate
    Office that represents a country abroad and provides services to its citizens.
    consulado
    embassy
    Diplomatic representation of a country in another, of higher rank than a consulate.
    embajada

    Slang Meanings

    Term used informally to refer to a consul.
    That guy is a consul, so he knows a lot about legal procedures.
    Ese tipo es un cónsul, así que sabe mucho sobre trámites legales.