diplomático
/diploˈmatiko/masculine
The Spanish word for diplomat is diplomático.
The term refers to a person accredited to represent a government. It can function as both a noun, meaning a diplomat and an adjective, meaning diplomatic.
Meaning: person who is accredited to represent a government (noun)
Which one should you use?
While diplomático can be used as an adjective to mean 'diplomatic', it is also used as a noun to mean 'a diplomat'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes based on gender and number. The masculine singular is diplomático and the feminine singular is diplomática. For plural groups, use diplomáticos when referring to a group of men or a mixed-gender group. If the group consists exclusively of women, use the feminine plural diplomáticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/diploˈmatiko/
Did you know?
- The word diplomático shares a root with diploma, which originally referred to a folded document. In antiquity, these folded papers served as official passports or credentials for messengers traveling on government business.
- In Spanish, the word diplomacia can be used in the phrase hacer diplomacia to describe the act of flattering someone to get a favor. This usage shifts the meaning from official statecraft to personal manipulation.
- The term inmunidad diplomática is so ingrained in Spanish pop culture that it is often used hyperbolically in arguments. A person might jokingly claim inmunidad to avoid being scolded by a spouse or parent.
Examples in context
- Trygve Lie fue un diplomático noruego.Trygve Lie was a Norwegian diplomat.This sentence uses diplomático to identify a person's profession.Tatoeba #2121131 by hayastan, translation #1787776 by Amastan
- Era un poeta famoso y un diplomático competente.He was a famous poet and a competent diplomat.This sentence uses diplomático to describe a person's qualities.Tatoeba #1859862 by Shishir, translation #296412 by CK
- Él es un diplomático de la embajada estadounidense.He is a diplomat at the American Embassy.This sentence uses diplomático to identify someone's place of work.Tatoeba #1827945 by marcelostockle, translation #288865 by CM
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about a colleague at a cafe.
- Mateo¿Conoces al nuevo diplomático?Do you know the new diplomat?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, es un hombre muy amable.Yes, Mateo, he is a very kind man.
- MateoEspero que sea un buen diplomático.I hope he is a good diplomat.
- ElenaCreo que lo será.I think he will be.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diplomat” translations and entries diplomático, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
