Konsulado (en. Consulate)

kon-su-la-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A diplomatic office representing a country in another country that provides services to citizens and trade matters.
He went to the consulate to apply for a visa.
Nagpunta siya sa konsulado upang kumuha ng visa.
The office or premises where consulates are located.
The consulate is located in the city center.
Ang konsulado ay nasa gitnang bahagi ng lungsod.
The duration during which a consulate was established or operated.
The consulate in the town was established in 1995.
Ang konsulado sa bayan ay nagsimula noong 1995.

Etymology

from the French word 'consulat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

consulate of the Philippines
The office for Filipinos in another country for consular services.
konsulado ng Pilipinas
go to the consulate
Travel to the consulate for a specific purpose.
pumunta sa konsulado

Related Words

ambassador
The primary representative of a country in another country with a higher rank in a consulate.
embahador
consul
An official in a consulate responsible for consular services.
konsul

Slang Meanings

Always there for Filipinos abroad.
It's okay because the consulate is there, so there's no need to worry.
Parin kasi sa konsulado, kaya di na kailangan mag-alala.
A place of assistance for our countrymen in another land.
I went to the consulate to ask for help with my documents.
Dumating ako sa konsulado para humingi ng tulong sa dokumento ko.
A weighing station for the issues of people abroad.
My friend said it seems like everyone's problems are handled at the consulate.
Sabi ng tropa, parang suliranin ng lahat nandiyan sa konsulado.