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embassy

/ˈembəsi/

An embassy is the official office and residence of an ambassador in a foreign country. It is a building where government officials work to represent their home country and help its citizens abroad.

Exemplos

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I need to go to the embassy to get a new passport.

I have to visit the official building to replace my travel document.

2

The embassy issued a formal statement regarding the new trade agreement.

The official office released a serious announcement about the business deal.

3

Is the embassy near the park?

Is the government building close to the green area?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
embassy
Adjetivo
ambassadorial
Relacionado
ambassador
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'EM' in EMbassy standing for 'Every Member' of your country being protected while abroad.

Quiz rápido

If you lose your passport while traveling, you should go to your _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: embassy

Exemplos

1

I need to go to the embassy to get a new passport.

everyday

I have to visit the official building to replace my travel document.

2

The embassy issued a formal statement regarding the new trade agreement.

formal

The official office released a serious announcement about the business deal.

3

Is the embassy near the park?

informal

Is the government building close to the green area?

4

Research indicates that the embassy serves as a vital link for international cooperation.

academic

Studies show that the office is very important for countries working together.

5

Our firm contacted the embassy to discuss commercial visas for our employees.

business

Our company called the office to talk about work permits for staff.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
embassy
Adjetivo
ambassadorial
Relacionado
ambassador

Colocações comuns

American embassy The official office of the United States in another country.
embassy official A person who works in an embassy.
foreign embassy An embassy representing another country.
visit the embassy To go to the embassy building.
embassy staff The group of people who work at the embassy.

Frases Comuns

Embassy Row

A street where many foreign embassies are located.

seek refuge at the embassy

To go to an embassy for safety.

at the embassy

Located inside the embassy building.

Frequentemente confundido com

embassy vs consulate

An embassy is the main office in the capital city, while a consulate is a smaller branch office in other cities.

embassy vs ambassador

An embassy is the building, while an ambassador is the person who leads the office.

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Notas de uso

Use 'embassy' when referring to the official representation of a country located in the capital city of another country.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to use 'the' before embassy when referring to a specific one, or they confuse it with the person (ambassador).

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'EM' in EMbassy standing for 'Every Member' of your country being protected while abroad.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French word 'ambassee', which comes from the Latin 'ambactus' meaning 'servant'.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: embassies often follows a country name (e.g., the French Embassy)
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Contexto cultural

The land an embassy sits on is legally considered the territory of the country it represents, not the host country.

Quiz rápido

If you lose your passport while traveling, you should go to your _______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: embassy

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overall

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overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

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portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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