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asamblea

ah-sahm-BLEH-ah/asamˈblea/

“asamblea” means “assembly” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

assembly

Also: meeting, council
NounfB1
Latin America
A group of diverse people sitting in a circle of chairs, engaged in a focused discussion.

📝 In Action

La asamblea de vecinos decidió pintar la fachada del edificio.

B1

The neighborhood assembly decided to paint the building's facade.

Todos los estudiantes deben asistir a la asamblea escolar mañana.

A2

All students must attend the school assembly tomorrow.

Se convocó una asamblea extraordinaria para discutir los nuevos salarios.

B2

An extraordinary meeting was called to discuss the new salaries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reunión (meeting)
  • junta (board/committee meeting)
  • congreso (congress/convention)

Antonyms

  • dispersión (scattering)
  • individualidad (individuality)

Common Collocations

  • asamblea general – general assembly
  • convocar una asamblea – to call a meeting
  • asamblea constituyente – constitutional assembly

Idioms & Expressions

  • asamblea a mano alzada – a meeting where voting is done by raising hands

legislature

Also: parliament
NounfB2formal
A grand hall with rows of wooden desks arranged in a semi-circle facing a central podium.

📝 In Action

La Asamblea Nacional aprobó el presupuesto para el próximo año.

B2

The National Assembly approved the budget for next year.

Los miembros de la asamblea legislativa debatieron la nueva ley.

C1

The members of the legislative assembly debated the new law.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • asamblea legislativa – legislative assembly
  • asiento en la asamblea – seat in the assembly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "asamblea" in Spanish:

assembly→council→legislature→meeting→parliament→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: asamblea

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most likely place for an 'asamblea'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
asambleísta(assembly member) — Noun
asambleario(relating to an assembly) — Adjective
ensamblar(to assemble/put together) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the French word 'assemblée', which comes from 'assembler' (to join together). It ultimately traces back to Latin words meaning 'to bring together' or 'to make similar.'

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: assemblyFrench: assemblée

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'asamblea' the same as 'reunión'?

Not exactly. 'Reunión' is a general word for any meeting. 'Asamblea' is more formal and usually involves a larger group of people coming together to vote or make collective decisions.

Why don't I say 'el asamblea' if it starts with 'a'?

Spanish only swaps 'la' for 'el' when the word starts with a STRESSED 'a' (like 'el agua' or 'el hambre'). In 'asamblea', the stress is on the 'ble', so we keep it as 'la asamblea'.

Can I use 'asamblea' in a business setting?

Yes! It is often used for 'General Assemblies' of shareholders or official union meetings.