congreso

Del latín 'congressus', que significa 'reunión' o 'juntarse'.

NOUN (1)
[/konˈɡɾeso/es-ES]
congress literal / assembly formal / conference neutral / convocation formal / untranslatable concept untranslatable (The term 'congreso' refers to specific events or assemblies that may not have a direct equivalent in English, especially in specific cultural or political contexts.)
Synonyms asamblea formal , convención neutral
Antonyms dispersión

A formal assembly or large-scale meeting, typically for discussion, debate, or decision-making. This term can refer to a legislative body (like the Congress in many countries) or to a major conference or convocation of professionals, academics, or political groups. While directly translated as 'congress' for legislative bodies, 'congreso' in Spanish encompasses a broader range of formal gatherings, making its precise equivalent context-dependent.

plural
congresos
  • El Congreso aprobó la nueva ley de educación. — The Congress approved the new education law.
  • Asistiré al congreso médico internacional la próxima semana. — I will attend the international medical conference next week.
  • Los delegados se reunieron en un congreso para discutir el futuro del partido. — The delegates met in a congress (or convention) to discuss the future of the party.
register: formal