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Spanish word
congreso
Pronunciation
IPA/koŋˈgɾeso/
Meaning
- masculine nounconference
Example
El congreso empieza mañana.
The conference starts tomorrow.
More examples
Me inscribí en el congreso antes del cierre de inscripciones.
I signed up for the conference before the registration deadline.
Core concept
A formal gathering of specialists with multiple talks, workshops, and poster sessions.
Common phrases
inscribirse en el congreso
sign up for the conference
sede del congreso
venue of the conference
Similar words
reunión: Short or routine meeting for exchanging information or making quick decisions.
conferencia: Lecture-style meeting in which one or several speakers present to an audience.
Definition in Spanish
Evento organizado para presentar trabajos, participar en sesiones y favorecer el intercambio profesional o académico, frecuentemente con múltiples ponencias y actividades paralelas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin congressus, from congredi 'to come together', composed of con- 'together' and gradi 'step'.
Usage tips
- Context and capitalization or a full name such as Congreso de la Nación indicate whether congreso means an academic conference or a legislative body.
Other meanings
- congressnoun
Related words
- congresistaconference participantnoun