Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
asamblea
Pronunciation
IPA/asamˈblea/
Meaning
- feminine nounmeeting
Example
Convocaron una asamblea para discutir el problema.
They called a meeting to discuss the problem.
More examples
¿Asistirás a la asamblea legislativa mañana?
Will you attend the legislative assembly tomorrow?
Core concept
An organized assembly around an agenda with proposals and formal decisions.
Common phrases
participar en una asamblea
participate in a meeting
acta de la asamblea
minutes of the meeting
asamblea legislativa
legislative assembly
Similar words
reunión: Planned meeting of people to discuss matters, share information, or coordinate activities.
junta: Meeting of a board or small group of officials to decide policies or manage an organization.
sesión: Single scheduled sitting of a meeting, council, or legislative body within a larger agenda.
mitin: Political rally where speakers address a crowd to express support, persuade, or mobilize attendees.
Definition in Spanish
Reunión formal de miembros de un grupo u organización para deliberar y tomar decisiones colectivas.
Word origin
Derived from Old French assemblée (from Latin simul 'together'), the term emphasizes a gathered body acting to deliberate and decide.
Usage tips
- Common collocations are asamblea general and asamblea legislativa, reflecting the word's use for institutional or large-scale decision-making.
Other meanings
- assemblynoun
Opposites
- disolucióndissolutionnoun
Related words
- asambleístaassembly membernoun
- asamblearioassembly-relatedadjective