consul

• Funcionario designado por un gobierno para representar sus intereses y asistir a sus ciudadanos en una ciudad extranjera.

A noun referring to an official appointed by a government to represent its interests and assist its citizens in a foreign city.

1. Government officialB2formal

   An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the interests of their country's citizens and businesses there.

   Cónsul (funcionario gubernamental)

   • The British consul in Paris helped them with their visa issues.
   • She was appointed as the new consul to the embassy in Tokyo.
   • The consul arranged a meeting between the two trade delegations.

   Sinónimosambassadordiplomatemissaryenvoyministerrepresentative

2. Ancient Roman officialC1formal

   One of the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman Republic, elected annually to lead the government and army.

   Cónsul romano

   • Julius Caesar served as a consul in 59 BC.
   • The Roman consuls held veto power over each other's decisions.
   • After his term as consul, he was given command of a province.