Emisarios (en. Emissaries)

/emi'saɾjos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People designated to convey messages, instructions, or carry out missions.
The government's emissaries traveled abroad to negotiate an agreement.
Los emisarios del gobierno viajaron al extranjero para negociar un acuerdo.
Messengers who carry information between two parties.
The king's emissaries delivered an important message to the people.
Los emisarios del rey entregaron un mensaje importante al pueblo.
Representatives or agents designated for a specific task.
The emissaries were chosen for their negotiation and diplomacy skills.
Los emisarios fueron elegidos por su capacidad de negociación y diplomacia.

Etymology

From Latin 'emissarius', meaning 'sent'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Peace emissaries
People sent to promote peace between two conflicting groups.
Emisarios de la paz
Send emissaries
To send representatives to fulfill a specific mission.
Enviar emisarios
Diocesan emissaries
Representatives of a diocese in ecclesiastical matters.
Emisarios diocesanos

Related Words

emisor
Person who sends a message or communication.
emisor
misión
Task or assignment given to someone.
misión
diplomático
Referring to relations between nations.
diplomático

Slang Meanings

Informally refers to someone who spreads rumors.
That kid is a gossip emissary at school.
Ese chico es un emisario de chismes en la escuela.
Used to describe someone who acts as a mediator in conflicts.
She is the group’s emissary in discussions.
Ella es la emisaria del grupo en las discusiones.