How to Say "senator" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “senator” is “senador” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El senador propuso una nueva ley sobre la educación.
The senator proposed a new law regarding education.
Cada estado tiene dos senadores en el Congreso.
Each state has two senators in Congress.
Ayer entrevistaron al senador sobre el presupuesto nacional.
Yesterday they interviewed the senator about the national budget.
Gender Pair
This word refers to a male member of the Senate. To refer to a female member, you must use the feminine form: 'senadora'.
Confusing Titles
Mistake: “Using 'senador' when referring to a 'diputado' (representative).”
Correction: While both are politicians, a 'senador' is usually in the upper house of the government (the Senate) and a 'diputado' is in the lower house (the Chamber of Deputies or Representatives). Use the correct title for clarity.
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