Spanish word

parlamento

Pronunciation

IPA/paɾlaˈmento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparliament

Example

El parlamento rechazó la propuesta.

The parliament rejected the proposal.

Illustration for parlamento (parliament)

More examples

En el parlamento se discutió una ley sobre educación.

A law on education was discussed in parliament.

Core concept

Legislative body that debates, votes on laws, and supervises the government.

Common phrases

  • en el parlamento

    in parliament

  • votar en el parlamento

    vote in parliament

  • miembro del parlamento

    member of parliament

Similar words

congreso: Representative assembly that meets to draft and pass legislation.
asamblea: Deliberative meeting of residents or delegates convened to make collective decisions.
cámara: One house of a legislature where members debate and scrutinize proposed laws.
senado: Upper legislative chamber made up of senators who review and approve or reject laws.

Definition in Spanish

Asamblea legislativa donde los representantes discuten, votan leyes y fiscalizan al gobierno.

Word origin

The term derives from Old French parlement (from parler 'to speak') and entered Spanish to label a deliberative assembly characterized by speaking and debate.

Usage tips

  • In Spain the national legislature is usually called las Cortes or Cortes Generales, so parlamento may sound less specific there.

Other meanings

  • legislaturenoun

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