This is the 3005th most frequent Spanish word.
consulado
"Consulado" is defined as a consulate, the office or residence of a consul, who represents their country in a foreign city.
In this sentence, 'consulado' refers to a diplomatic office representing a country where administrative tasks, such as passport renewal, are conducted.
Voy a visitar el consulado de mi país para renovar mi pasaporte.
I am going to visit the consulate of my country to renew my passport.
Here, 'consulado' is used to describe its function of providing administrative and support services to nationals in a foreign country.
El consulado ofrece servicios de visa y ayuda a ciudadanos en el extranjero.
The consulate provides visa services and aids citizens abroad.
In this context, 'consulado' refers to the building or institution where diplomatic services are carried out.