embajador
/em-bah-hah-DOR/
ambassador
An embajador is a high-ranking diplomatic official, or ambassador, who represents their country abroad.
📝 In Action
El embajador de México dio un discurso sobre el comercio internacional.
C1The ambassador of Mexico gave a speech about international trade.
Necesitamos la aprobación del embajador antes de firmar el tratado.
B2We need the ambassador's approval before signing the treaty.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Change
To refer to a female ambassador, the word changes its ending to 'embajadora'. Most nouns ending in -dor change to -dora for the feminine form.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Place vs. The Person
Remember that 'embajador' is the person, while 'embajada' is the building or office where the ambassador works (the embassy).
An embajador can also be a spokesperson who represents a brand, cause, or organization to the public.
embajador(noun)
spokesperson
?for a brand, cause, or organization
advocate
?supporter of a movement
,representative
?figurative sense
📝 In Action
El famoso chef es el embajador de nuestra nueva línea de productos orgánicos.
B1The famous chef is the ambassador for our new line of organic products.
Ella se ha convertido en la embajadora de la cultura española en Asia.
B2She has become the representative/spokesperson for Spanish culture in Asia.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Extension
This meaning uses the formal title metaphorically. It describes someone who is the 'face' or main promoter of an idea, brand, or cause, not necessarily a government official.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: embajador
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the location where an embajador works?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un 'embajador' y un 'cónsul'?
An 'embajador' (ambassador) is the highest-ranking diplomatic representative, usually focused on political relations between two countries. A 'cónsul' (consul) is focused on practical services for citizens, like issuing visas, passports, and offering legal help.