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"Embassy" in Italian: ambasciata

l'ambasciata

Say it: ahm-bah-SHAH-tahfeminine · l'ambasciatanoun/ambasˈʃa.ta/

Embassy in Italian is l'ambasciata (ahm-bah-SHAH-tah), feminine. Andare in ambasciata means going to the embassy for papers or help.

Travel paperwork

Domani vado in ambasciata per il visto.
Tomorrow I'm going to the embassy for the visa.
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How to pronounce ambasciata

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ahm-bah-SHAH-tah

/ambasˈʃa.ta/

Ambasciata stresses SHAH: ahm-bah-SHAH-tah. Soft sci = sh. Article: lahm-bah-SHAH-tah.

"Embassy" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
l'ambasciatathe embassy

Default noun.

andare in ambasciatato go to the embassy

Visas, emergencies.

ambasciata americanaAmerican embassy

National labels.

personale dell'ambasciataembassy staff

Counters.

How to use ambasciata in real life

  1. 1Travel paperwork

    Domani vado in ambasciata per il visto.

    Tomorrow I'm going to the embassy for the visa.

    In ambasciata.

  2. 2Asking directions

    Dov'è l'ambasciata francese?

    Where is the French embassy?

    L'ambasciata.

  3. 3Phone call

    L'ambasciata apre alle nove.

    The embassy opens at nine.

    L'ambasciata.

Mistakes English speakers make with ambasciata

Incorrect: Vado all'embassy.

Correct: Vado in ambasciata.

Use ambasciata.

Incorrect: Il ambasciata è chiusa.

Correct: L'ambasciata è chiusa.

Feminine: l'ambasciata.

Good to know

Italians say in ambasciata the way they say in posta—an errand location. Bring every document; queues are part of the ritual.

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Planning a visa visit

  1. ChatPal

    A che ora vai in ambasciata?

    What time are you going to the embassy?

  2. You

    Alle otto: l'ambasciata ha pochi appuntamenti.

    At eight: the embassy has few appointments.

  3. ChatPal

    Porti la conferma per l'ambasciata?

    Are you bringing the confirmation for the embassy?

  4. You

    Sì, stampata e sul telefono.

    Yes, printed and on the phone.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Embassy" in Italian

Gender?

Feminine: l'ambasciata.

How do I say go to the embassy?

Andare in ambasciata.

Pronunciation?

ahm-bah-SHAH-tah.

Staff?

Personale dell'ambasciata.

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