embahador
embahádor with stress marks
ambassador
Usage Note
Embahador is borrowed from Spanish embajador and refers to the highest-ranking diplomatic representative of a country. The term is used in news, formal discourse, and political commentary; the feminine form embahadora is also in use.
Examples
" Dumating na ang embahador. "
Natural Translation
The ambassador has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the ambassador.
" Natanggap ng embahador ang liham ng pagkilala mula sa Pangulo. "
Natural Translation
The ambassador received the letter of recognition from the President.
Literal Translation
Received of-the ambassador the letter of-the recognition from the-of President.
" Sa pulong, nilinaw ng embahador na nananatiling matatag ang ugnayan ng dalawang bansa sa kabila ng alitan. "
Natural Translation
At the meeting, the ambassador clarified that relations between the two countries remain strong despite the dispute.
Literal Translation
At-the meeting, clarified by-the ambassador that remaining firm the relations of-the two country despite the dispute.
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