parlamentario
“parlamentario” means “Member of Parliament” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Member of Parliament
Also: MP, lawmaker
📝 In Action
El parlamentario propuso una nueva ley sobre el medio ambiente.
B1The Member of Parliament proposed a new law about the environment.
Varios parlamentarios europeos visitaron la ciudad.
B2Several European parliamentarians visited the city.
Es difícil ser parlamentario con tanta presión mediática.
C1It is difficult to be a lawmaker with so much media pressure.
parliamentary
📝 In Action
España tiene un sistema de monarquía parlamentaria.
B2Spain has a parliamentary monarchy system.
El debate parlamentario duró más de cinco horas.
C1The parliamentary debate lasted more than five hours.
Debemos seguir el procedimiento parlamentario.
C1We must follow the parliamentary procedure.
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Which word would you use to describe a law-making system that depends on a parliament?
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From the word 'parlamento' which comes from the Old French 'parlement', rooted in 'parler' (to speak). It literally refers to a person or thing involved in a place where people meet to talk and debate.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'parlamentario' the same as a senator?
Not exactly. 'Parlamentario' is a general term for anyone in parliament. A 'senador' is a specific type of member who sits in the Senate.
Can I use this word to mean someone who talks a lot?
No. While it comes from the root 'parlar' (to talk), it is strictly used for politics. For a talkative person, use 'hablador' or 'paranchín'.
Is it used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, but some countries prefer the term 'congresista' if their legislative body is called a 'Congreso' (like in the US or parts of Latin America).