ambassador

[/æmˈbæsədər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: ambassadors
embaixador/embaixadora
1. A diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country
The U.S. ambassador to France presented her credentials to the government.
A embaixadora dos EUA na França apresentou suas credenciais ao governo.
2. A person who acts as a representative or promoter of a specified activity or organization
She is an ambassador for environmental conservation.
Ela é uma embaixadora da conservação ambiental.
3. An authorized messenger or representative
He served as an ambassador of goodwill between the two nations.
Ele serviu como embaixador de boa vontade entre as duas nações.
The term 'ambassador' in both American and Brazilian contexts carries significant diplomatic prestige. In Brazil, embaixadores play important roles in bilateral relations and are respected figures in society. The role extends beyond formal diplomacy to include cultural ambassadors and brand representatives in contemporary usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
diplomatenvoyrepresentativedelegateemissary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embaixador/embaixadora
Standard term used in official contexts and media
Rio de Janeiro
embaixador/embaixadora
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
embaixador/embaixadora
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
embaixador/embaixadora
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

diplomacyembassyconsulateenvoydiplomatic

Related Idioms & Phrases

ambassador of goodwill - embaixador de boa vontade
serve as an ambassador - servir como embaixador
cultural ambassador - embaixador cultural
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