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cónsul

KOHN-sool/ˈkonsul/

“cónsul” means “consul” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

consul

Also: diplomatic representative
Nounm or fB1formal
A diplomat in a suit shaking hands with another person in front of a flag in a formal office setting.

📝 In Action

Tengo una cita con el cónsul para renovar mi pasaporte.

A2

I have an appointment with the consul to renew my passport.

La cónsul española en Nueva York organizó un evento cultural.

B1

The Spanish consul in New York organized a cultural event.

Si pierdes tus documentos, debes contactar al cónsul inmediatamente.

B2

If you lose your documents, you should contact the consul immediately.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cónsul general – consul general (the highest-ranking consul)
  • cuerpo consular – consular corps (a group of consuls)
  • cónsul honorario – honorary consul

consul

NounmC1formal
A Roman official wearing a white toga with a purple border, standing on a stone balcony.

📝 In Action

Julio César fue elegido cónsul de Roma.

C1

Julius Caesar was elected consul of Rome.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cónsul romano – Roman consul

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cónsul" in Spanish:

consul→diplomatic representative→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cónsul

Question 1 of 3

What is the correct way to refer to a female consul?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
consulado(consulate (the office building)) — Noun
consular(consular (related to a consul)) — Adjective
consulesa(consul's wife (traditional/rare)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
azulbaúl
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'consul', which comes from 'consulere', meaning 'to deliberate' or 'to consult'. Originally, it referred to the two highest officials in the Roman Republic.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: consulFrench: consulItalian: console

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a consul the same as an ambassador?

Not quite. An ambassador represents an entire country's government to another country's government. A consul focuses on helping individual citizens and promoting business in a specific city.

Do I need to capitalize 'cónsul'?

In Spanish, job titles and ranks are generally not capitalized (e.g., 'el cónsul', 'el presidente') unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

Can a 'cónsul' help me if I lose my passport?

Yes! That is one of their primary jobs: helping citizens of their home country with emergency travel documents.