senador
“senador” means “senator” in Spanish (member of a government body).
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El senador propuso una nueva ley sobre la educación.
B2The senator proposed a new law regarding education.
Cada estado tiene dos senadores en el Congreso.
B1Each state has two senators in Congress.
Ayer entrevistaron al senador sobre el presupuesto nacional.
B2Yesterday they interviewed the senator about the national budget.
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What is the primary role of a 'senador'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *senator*, which itself is related to *senex*, meaning 'old man' or 'elder.' Historically, a senate was a council of elders who advised the government.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish, solidified in political contexts during the 17th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 'senador' and a 'diputado'?
Both are politicians who make laws, but a 'senador' (senator) usually belongs to the upper house of the government (the Senate), and a 'diputado' (representative) belongs to the lower house (the Chamber of Deputies). The Senate often handles bigger, more fundamental issues.