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consolato

consulate

noun kon-soh-LAH-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin consulatus (office of consul), from consul.

Usage Note

Consolato is the diplomatic office of a foreign country, subordinate to an ambasciata (embassy). Italians say andare al consolato to renew a passport abroad. Do not confuse with console (the consul, the official).

Examples

"Ho rinnovato il passaporto al consolato italiano."

Natural Translation

I renewed my passport at the Italian consulate.

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