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A colorful storybook illustration showing three stylized figures seated around a simple round table, engaged in a focused discussion, symbolizing a meeting or session.

sesión

seh-see-OHN

nounfA2
session?meeting or period of activity,sitting?parliament/court
Also:meeting?formal gathering,showing?cinema or film time

📝 In Action

La sesión de terapia duró una hora.

A2

The therapy session lasted an hour.

La sesión del congreso fue muy larga ayer.

B1

The congressional sitting (or session) was very long yesterday.

Tienes que iniciar sesión para acceder a tu cuenta.

A2

You have to log in (start session) to access your account.

¿A qué hora empieza la sesión de cine?

A2

What time does the movie showing start?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • iniciar sesión – to log in
  • cerrar sesión – to log out
  • sesión de fotos – photo shoot
  • sesión de entrenamiento – training session

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun Rule

Even though 'sesión' ends in -ón, it is always a feminine word. You must say 'la sesión' and not 'el sesión'.

The Accent Mark

The accent on the 'o' (ó) is important! It tells you that the stress falls strongly on the last part of the word: se-SIÓN.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'sesión' for a casual get-together

Mistake: "Tenemos una sesión con amigos."

Correction: Use 'reunión' or 'encuentro' for casual gatherings. 'Sesión' usually implies a formal or professional structure.

⭐ Usage Tips

Log-In vs. Log-Out

The phrase 'iniciar sesión' (to start session) is the standard way to say 'to log in' on websites and apps across the Spanish-speaking world.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sesión

Question 1 of 1

Which of these phrases means 'to log out'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

sesionar(to hold a session) - verb
sesionador(session host) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'sesión' different from 'reunión'?

'Sesión' usually implies a more formal, scheduled, or structured period of time dedicated to one professional purpose (like a court sitting, therapy, or a class). 'Reunión' is a more general word for any kind of meeting or gathering, formal or casual.