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feminine

/embaˈxaða/

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Translation

embassy

Word origin

From Old Occitan ambaissada, ultimately from Latin ambactus ('vassal, servant'), a word of Gaulish origin. The same root gives English 'embassy' and 'ambassador'.

Origin
Occitan
Root
ambaissada
English cognates
embassy, ambassador

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralembajadas

Examples

visado.

I have to go to the embassy to apply for the visa.

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The Spanish embassy is in the centre of the city.

¿ ?

What time does the embassy open?

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They called the embassy to ask for help.

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The embassy organised a reception for the students.

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This word is part of lesson 58.