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delegación

delegation

noun deh-leh-gah-SYOHN Less Common
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin delegatio, a sending away.

Also means

branch office

Usage Note

Delegación means both a delegation (a group of delegates) and, in Mexico, an administrative district or local government office — roughly equivalent to a borough or prefecture. In Spain it often refers to a regional branch (delegación del gobierno). The agent noun is delegado/a (m/f, delegate or representative).

Examples

"La delegación llegó al aeropuerto esta tarde."

Natural Translation

The delegation arrived at the airport this afternoon.

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