concejo
“concejo” means “town council” in Spanish (local government body).
town council
Also: municipality, council meeting
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El concejo municipal votó a favor del nuevo parque.
B1The town council voted in favor of the new park.
Los miembros del concejo se reúnen cada primer lunes de mes.
B2The council members meet every first Monday of the month.
Asturias está dividida administrativamente en setenta y ocho concejos.
C1Asturias is administratively divided into seventy-eight municipalities.
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Question 1 of 3
Which sentence refers to a local government body?
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From Latin 'concilium', meaning a gathering, assembly, or group of people called together.
First recorded: 11th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'concejo' and 'consejo'?
They sound exactly the same in most of Latin America (though different in parts of Spain). 'Concejo' (with C) is a town council or government. 'Consejo' (with S) is a piece of advice or a board of directors.
Is 'concejo' common in everyday speech?
It's less common than 'ayuntamiento' (City Hall). You'll mostly hear it in news reports, local history, or when discussing politics.
Does it refer to a building?
Technically 'concejo' is the institution or group of people. While people might occasionally use it for the building, 'ayuntamiento' or 'casa consistorial' are more common terms for the physical town hall.