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Italian word

ambasciata

embassy; a message or errand (old usage)

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ambassador

a diplomat representing their country

⚠️ The trap

The person is 'ambasciatore'; the place is 'ambasciata'. English speakers sometimes use 'ambassador' to refer to the building as well, but in Italian these must be kept separate.

To say "a diplomat representing their country" in Italian:

ambasciatore (for the person)

"ambasciata" in English means:

embassy; a message or errand (old usage)

Example

"Ho dovuto andare all'ambasciata per rinnovare il passaporto."

"I had to go to the embassy to renew my passport."

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