посол
Translation of посол
ambassador
Meaning of посол
главный представитель страны в другом государстве
an official who represents their country in a foreign country
Transcription and pronunciation of посол
посо́л
stress on the 2nd syllable
- Transcription
- [pɐˈsol]
- In Latin letters
- posol
Traps and common mistakes
Посол or амбассадор?
амбассадор
амбассадор ≠ ambassador: a brand's face
Don't call a country's representative «амбассадор». A country — посол; a brand or a sneaker company — амбассадор.
Посол Италии открыл выставку.
The Italian ambassador opened the exhibition.
Футболист стал амбассадором спортивного бренда.
The footballer became the face of a sports brand.
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The ambassador met the president this morning.
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Сегодня утром посол встретился с президентом.
She was the French ambassador to Japan.
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Она была послом Франции в Японии.
посол synonyms
What's the difference between посол and дипломат
Advanced: broader words
Broader: anyone working in foreign relations.
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посол belongs to the topic "Professions →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does посол mean?
an official who represents their country in a foreign country
How do you pronounce посол?
посол is pronounced [pɐˈsol], in Latin letters “posol”.
How is посол used in a sentence?
The ambassador met the president this morning. Translation: Сегодня утром посол встретился с президентом.
Is посол part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, посол (ambassador) can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is посол part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, посол (ambassador) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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