embajador
/embaxaˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for ambassador is embajador.
embajador refers to a diplomat of the highest rank. While embajador or embajadora refers to the person holding the position, the word embajada is used to refer to the embassy itself.
Meaning: diplomat of the highest rank (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is embajador and the feminine form is embajadora. The plural form is embajadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/embaxaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In historical Spanish contexts, embajador was used not only for state representatives but also for messengers sent by nobility or the church.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone an embajador of a specific quality, such as 'an ambassador of good will', is a common way to praise their character.
- Unlike English, which uses 'ambassador' for any high-ranking diplomat, Spanish strictly distinguishes embajador from encargado de negocios, the latter being a lower diplomatic rank.
Examples in context
- Él es el embajador en Haití.He's the ambassador to Haiti.This sentence shows how to identify someone's role in a specific country using embajador.Tatoeba #1385977 by marcelostockle, translation #680177 by Source_VOA
- El embajador está de vuelta.The ambassador returned.This sentence describes the return of the embajador.Tatoeba #1774454 by wallebot, translation #370602 by saeb
- Hablé con el embajador polaco.I spoke with the Polish ambassador.This sentence demonstrates how to use embajador when referring to a person's nationality.Tatoeba #4703685 by cueyayotl, translation #4706615 by shekitten
- El embajador de Estados UnidosThe ambassador of the United States
- La embajadora de FranciaThe ambassador of France
- El embajador de México asistió a la conferencia internacional.The ambassador of Mexico attended the international conference.
- La embajada está buscando un nuevo embajador para representar al país.The embassy is looking for a new ambassador to represent the country.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a formal event at the embassy.
- Sofía¿Quién es el invitado de honor?Who is the guest of honor?
- JavierEl invitado es el embajador de Francia.The guest is the ambassador of France.
- SofíaTengo que saludar al embajador entonces.I have to greet the ambassador then.
- JavierSí, Javier te presentará a él.Yes, Javier will introduce you to him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ambassador” translations and entries embajador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
