congreso
“congreso” means “Congress” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Congress, parliament
Also: legislature
📝 In Action
El congreso aprobó la nueva ley de impuestos.
B1Congress approved the new tax law.
La sesión del congreso será televisada esta noche.
B2The parliamentary session will be televised tonight.
El edificio del congreso es un lugar histórico.
A2The congress building is a historic place.
conference, convention
Also: symposium
📝 In Action
Viajó a Madrid para asistir a un congreso de medicina.
B1He traveled to Madrid to attend a medical conference.
El próximo congreso internacional se celebrará en junio.
B2The next international convention will be held in June.
Presentamos nuestra investigación en el congreso anual.
B1We presented our research at the annual conference.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "congreso" in Spanish:
conference→congress→convention→legislature→parliament→symposium→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: congreso
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish sentence correctly uses 'congreso' in the sense of a professional meeting?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin *congressus*, which literally means 'a coming together' or 'meeting.' It was formed from the prefix *con-* (together) and the verb *gradi* (to step or go).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'congreso' only used for political bodies?
No, 'congreso' has two very common meanings. While it refers to the national assembly (Congress/Parliament), it is equally used to mean any large, formal meeting or convention, especially in academic or professional fields.
How do I know if 'congreso' means 'Congress' or 'conference'?
Look at the context. If the sentence mentions voting, laws, or senators, it means the political body. If it mentions presentations, research, or travel, it likely means a professional conference.