konsulado
konsuládo with stress marks
consulate
Usage Note
Konsulado is a Spanish loanword (from consulado) referring to a consulate office. It is an important institution for the large Filipino diaspora abroad, as Overseas Filipino Workers frequently visit the konsulado for document processing, legal assistance, and other consular services.
Examples
" Malapit lang ang konsulado. "
Natural Translation
The consulate is just nearby.
Literal Translation
Near only the consulate.
" Pumunta siya sa konsulado para kumuha ng bagong pasaporte. "
Natural Translation
He/She went to the consulate to get a new passport.
Literal Translation
Went he/she to-the consulate to get-of new passport.
" Maaga pang pumila ang mga manggagawa sa konsulado dahil marami ang kailangang ayusing dokumento bago sila makabalik sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
The workers lined up early at the consulate because there were many documents they needed to fix before they could return abroad.
Literal Translation
Early still lined-up the workers at-the consulate because many the needing to-fix document before they can-return to other country.
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