Meaning
embassy
- embassy (building or diplomatic mission)
- message, errand
In a sentence
L'ambasciata è vicino al parco centrale.
The embassy is near the central park.
Hai già portato l'ambasciata a tua zia?
Have you already delivered the message to your aunt?
Non lavoro più in ambasciata da marzo.
I don't work at the embassy anymore since March.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ambasciata | feminine · singular |
| ambasciate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For the building or office, use ambasciata. For the ambassador personally, say ambasciatore, not ambasciata.
- In modern Italian, the diplomatic meaning is common. The older senses “message” or “errand” sound literary or archaic.
- Use the preposition a with cities: all’ambasciata italiana a Londra. Use di for the country represented: ambasciata d’Italia.