sesión

seh-see-OHN/seˈsjon/

“sesión” means “session” in Spanish (meeting or period of activity).

session, sitting

Also: meeting, showing

NounfA2

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

📝 In Action

La sesión de terapia duró una hora.

The therapy session lasted an hour.

La sesión del congreso fue muy larga ayer.

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

Tienes que iniciar sesión para acceder a tu cuenta.

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

¿A qué hora empieza la sesión de cine?

What time does the movie showing start?

Word Connections

Synonyms

reunión (meeting)
encuentro (gathering)

Common Collocations

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

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

canciónfunciónatención

📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *sessio*, meaning 'a sitting' or 'a period of sitting down,' especially in a formal context like a court or council. This is the root of the English word 'session' too!

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sessionFrench: séance

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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.