La embajada
Example: La embajada organizó una exposición sobre la historia local.
Definition
"La embajada" refers to the official residence or offices of an ambassador in a foreign country, serving as a diplomatic mission that represents the home country. It often hosts events such as exhibitions related to local or international history and culture.
Etymology
The word "la embajada" comes from the Spanish verb 'embiar,' meaning to send, combined with the suffix '-ada,' indicating an action or result. It originally referred to the act of sending delegates or envoys, evolving to mean the place where such representatives reside and operate. Did you know that the concept of an embassy dates back to ancient times when messengers were sent between kingdoms?
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"La embajada" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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