senado
“senado” means “senate” in Spanish (legislative body).
senate
Also: upper house
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El senado aprobó la nueva ley de educación por un voto.
B1The Senate approved the new education law by one vote.
Los senadores se reunieron hoy para discutir el presupuesto nacional.
B2The senators met today to discuss the national budget.
Cada estado tiene representantes en el senado.
A2Each state has representatives in the senate.
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Quick Quiz: senado
Question 1 of 2
Which word is the person who works in the 'senado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes directly from the Latin word *senātus*. This Latin root means 'council of elders' and is related to the word *senex*, meaning 'old man.' Historically, it referred to a governing body composed of experienced, often older, leaders.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'senado' the same thing as 'congreso'?
Not exactly. Both are parts of the legislature. 'Senado' usually refers to the 'upper house,' while 'congreso' (Congress) can refer to the 'lower house' or sometimes the entire legislative body as a whole, depending on the country.
How do I know the gender of 'senado'?
'Senado' is masculine ('el senado'). Most Spanish words that end in '-o' are masculine, which is a good pattern to remember here.