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embassy

[ˈɛmbəsi]
nounfemininepl: embassies
embaixada
1. The official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country
The American embassy is located in the capital city.
A embaixada americana fica localizada na capital.
2. A group of representatives sent on a special diplomatic mission
The embassy was sent to negotiate peace between the two nations.
A embaixada foi enviada para negociar a paz entre as duas nações.
3. The position or function of an ambassador
He accepted the embassy to France.
Ele aceitou a embaixada para a França.
Synonyms
legationdiplomatic missionconsulate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
embaixada
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
embaixada
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
embaixada
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
embaixada
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

diplomatic corps
official channels
diplomatic immunity
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