Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
convención
Pronunciation
IPA/kombenˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounconference
Example
¿Dónde es la convención?
Where is the conference?
More examples
Voy a asistir a la convención este fin de semana.
I'm going to attend the conference this weekend.
Core concept
A trade-show floor with booths, banners, and clusters of professionals networking.
Common phrases
asistir a la convención
attend the conference
organizar una convención
organize a conference
la convención anual
the annual conference
Similar words
reunión: Small meeting for discussion, planning, or coordination among participants.
congreso: Large formal assembly of specialists for research presentations, papers, and debates.
evento: Public occasion organized for a specific purpose, like a show, festival, or launch.
Definition in Spanish
Encuentro formal de profesionales o grupos para tratar temas comunes, como ferias o congresos.
Word origin
From Latin convenire 'come together' via medieval Latin conventio, Spanish convención names a formal gathering of professionals or groups for shared topics such as fairs or congresses.
Usage tips
- Often used for trade or industry events that include exhibitions and networking, whereas congreso usually implies a more academic or legislative assembly and reunión is a general meeting.
Other meanings
- social conventionnoun
Opposites
- innovacióninnovationnoun
Related words
- convencionalconventionaladjective
- convencionalmenteconventionallyadverb
- convencionalidadconventionalitynoun