cancillería
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la cancillería(
kahn
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see
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yeh
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ree
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (premises)
a. chancellery (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La cancillería se encuentra situada al final de esta calle.The chancellery is located at the end of this street.
b. chancery (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El embajador fue recibido en la cancillería.The ambassador was received in the chancery.
2. (foreign ministry) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
La cancillería de Colombia se encargó de la repatriación de los colombianos fallecidos en el accidente.The Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in charge of the repatriation of Colombians killed in the accident.
b. State Department (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La prensa está a la espera de un anuncio de la cancillería.The media is awaiting an announcement from the State Department.
c. Foreign Office (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La cancillería británica sigue sin confirmar el número de víctimas mortales después del terremoto en Italia.The Foreign Office has not yet confirmed the number of fatalities following the earthquake in Italy.
3. (position)
a. chancellorship
Angela Merkel es la primera mujer que asumió la cancillería alemana.Angela Merkel is the first woman to hold the chancellorship of Germany.
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