convención
/kohn-behn-SYOHN/
convention
In Spanish, 'convención' means a large meeting or conference.
convención(noun)
convention
?large meeting or conference
,conference
?professional gathering
summit
?high-level political meeting
📝 In Action
La convención de videojuegos atrajo a miles de fanáticos este año.
B1The video game convention attracted thousands of fans this year.
Necesitamos reservar un hotel grande para la convención anual de la empresa.
B2We need to book a large hotel for the company's annual convention.
El presidente dio un discurso en la convención política.
B2The president gave a speech at the political convention.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Remember that 'convención' is a feminine noun, so you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la convención', 'una convención exitosa').
⭐ Usage Tips
Convention vs. Conference
While both mean 'meeting,' 'convención' often implies a larger, multi-day event, especially for political or fan gatherings, while 'conferencia' can be smaller or more academic.
A social 'convención' is an established custom or norm, like greeting someone with a handshake.
convención(noun)
convention
?social custom or norm
,custom
?accepted way of behaving
protocol
?set of rules
📝 In Action
Su estilo de vida rompe con todas las convenciones sociales de su época.
B2His lifestyle breaks with all the social conventions of his time.
No hay una regla escrita, pero es una convención no llegar tarde a las cenas.
C1There is no written rule, but it is an unwritten convention not to be late for dinners.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
This meaning often appears in the plural form ('convenciones') when referring to the general body of social rules.
'Convención' can also refer to a treaty or formal international agreement.
convención(noun)
treaty
?formal international agreement
,convention
?legal document/accord
pact
?formal agreement
📝 In Action
El país ratificó la convención sobre los derechos del niño.
C1The country ratified the convention on the rights of the child.
Las cláusulas de la convención de Ginebra son obligatorias para todos los firmantes.
C2The clauses of the Geneva convention are mandatory for all signatories.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal Context
When you see 'convención' used with capitalized proper nouns (like cities or organizations), it almost always means a formal, binding legal agreement.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: convención
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál significado de 'convención' se usa en la frase: 'El artista rechazó las convenciones del arte clásico'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'convención' y 'reunión'?
'Reunión' is a very general word for any kind of meeting, big or small. 'Convención' specifically means a large, formal gathering, often involving many people from different places, or a formal agreement/rule.
¿Se puede usar 'convención' para hablar de un acuerdo verbal?
Generally, no. 'Convención' implies something formal and established, like a written treaty or a long-standing, accepted social custom. For a simple verbal agreement, use 'acuerdo' or 'trato'.