Diplomáticos (en. Diplomats)

/di.plo.'ma.ti.kos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People who represent one country in another.
Diplomats work to improve relations between their countries.
Los diplomáticos trabajan para mejorar las relaciones entre sus países.
Body of officials in charge of foreign relations.
The diplomatic corps was received at the presidential palace.
El cuerpo diplomático fue recibido en el palacio presidencial.

Etymology

From Greek 'diplōma', which means 'folded document' or 'official paper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

career diplomats
Officials specializing in diplomatic service.
diplomáticos de carrera
diplomatic corps
Group of diplomats from one country that are in another country.
cuerpo diplomático
diplomatic mission
Official representation of one country before another country or before an international organization.
misión diplomática

Related Words

diplomacy
Art and practice of managing relations between nations.
diplomacia
embassy
Office of the ambassador and diplomatic staff in another country.
embajada
consulate
Office that represents a country in a foreign city to assist its citizens.
consulado

Slang Meanings

Refers to someone who tries to mediate or resolve conflicts.
That friend is very diplomatic; he always resolves the fights between us.
Ese amigo es muy diplomático, siempre arregla las peleas entre nosotros.
Describes a person who is skilled at dealing with different situations.
She is very diplomatic in her responses; she never offends anyone.
Ella es muy diplomática en sus respuestas, nunca ofende a nadie.