conferencia
/kon-feh-REN-syah/
lecture
A lecture is a formal talk given to an audience.
conferencia(noun)
lecture
?a formal talk given to an audience
,talk
?a presentation
keynote speech
?main presentation at an event
📝 In Action
Asistimos a una conferencia muy interesante sobre el cambio climático.
A2We attended a very interesting lecture about climate change.
El famoso escritor dará una conferencia en la universidad la próxima semana.
B1The famous writer will give a talk at the university next week.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-a', remember 'conferencia' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'conferencia' for casual chat
Mistake: "Usé 'conferencia' para describir una conversación rápida con mi amigo."
Correction: Use 'conversación' or 'charla' for a casual chat. 'Conferencia' implies a formal, structured event.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Choice
The most common verb to use with 'conferencia' is 'dar' (to give) or 'impartir' (to impart/give) when referring to the person speaking.
A conference is a formal meeting or discussion among several people.
conferencia(noun)
conference
?a formal meeting or discussion
,call
?a telephone or video call
videoconference
?a meeting via video link
📝 In Action
Tenemos una conferencia telefónica con el equipo de Madrid a las tres.
B1We have a conference call with the Madrid team at three o'clock.
Los presidentes se reunieron para una conferencia de paz de emergencia.
B2The presidents met for an emergency peace conference.
💡 Grammar Points
Combining Words
When referring to remote meetings, 'conferencia' is often combined with other words like 'telefónica' (telephone) or 'web' (web/video) to specify the type of meeting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Business Context
In business Spanish, 'conferencia' is the standard term for a scheduled, multi-party phone or video meeting.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: conferencia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'conferencia' correctly to mean a formal talk?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conferencia' the same as 'reunión'?
'Conferencia' is usually more formal than 'reunión' (meeting). A 'conferencia' is either a structured presentation given to an audience (like a lecture) or a high-level, multi-party discussion (like a peace conference). A 'reunión' can be any simple gathering of people.