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    Cónsul (en. Consul)

    /ˈkonsul/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Official who represents a country in a foreign city.
    The consul of Spain in Miami managed several procedures for Spanish citizens.
    El cónsul de España en Miami gestionó varios trámites para los ciudadanos españoles.
    Person in charge of caring for and assisting compatriots abroad.
    The consul addressed the needs of citizens affected by the crisis.
    El cónsul atendió las necesidades de los ciudadanos afectados por la crisis.
    Authority that issues visas and carries out consular procedures.
    You must go to the consul to obtain the necessary visa for your trip.
    Debes acudir al cónsul para obtener el visado necesario para tu viaje.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consul', which means 'consul', a magistrate of ancient Rome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorary consul
    Consul who performs duties without receiving remuneration.
    cónsul honorario
    consulate general
    Consul who has authority over other consuls in the same region.
    cónsul general
    consular office
    Installation where consular services are carried out.
    oficina consular

    Related Words

    embassy
    Diplomatic representation of a country in another.
    embajada
    consulate
    Office of the consul where consular procedures are carried out.
    consulado
    diplomacy
    Activity of managing international relations.
    diplomacia

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to someone who takes care of administrative tasks abroad.
    Look at the consul, he spends the day solving problems!
    ¡Mira al cónsul, se pasa el día resolviendo problemas!
    Sometimes used to refer to someone who has important contacts.
    They always call him consul because he knows everyone in the city.
    Siempre le dicen cónsul porque conoce a todos en la ciudad.