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A person standing behind a simple podium, wearing a suit and gesturing professionally as if giving a speech in a formal hall.

congresista

kohn-greh-SEES-tah

nounm or fB1
member of congress?a person elected to a national legislative body
Also:congressman?referring to a male member,congresswoman?referring to a female member

📝 In Action

La congresista dio un discurso sobre la educación.

B1

The congresswoman gave a speech about education.

Muchos congresistas no estuvieron de acuerdo con el plan.

B1

Many congressmen did not agree with the plan.

Hablé con mi congresista local sobre los impuestos.

B2

I spoke with my local congressman about taxes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • legislador (legislator)
  • parlamentario (parliamentarian)

Common Collocations

  • el congresista electo – the congressman-elect
  • una comisión de congresistas – a committee of congress members

💡 Grammar Points

One word for everyone

This word stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. Just change the 'el' or 'la' in front.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Avoid 'congresisto'

Mistake: "Calling a male member 'un congresisto'."

Correction: Always use 'congresista'. In Spanish, words ending in '-ista' usually don't change their ending for gender.

⭐ Usage Tips

Who to use it for

Use this word specifically for people who work in a 'Congreso'. If the country has a 'Parlamento' instead, you might hear 'parlamentario'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: congresista

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'the congresswoman'?

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Word Family

congreso(congress) - noun
congregación(congregation) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 'congresista' the same as a 'diputado'?

Often yes, but it depends on the country. 'Congresista' is a general term for someone in a Congress, while 'diputado' is a specific title for someone in the 'lower house' of many Spanish-speaking governments.