Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
senado
Pronunciation
IPA/seˈnaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsenate
Example
El senado aprobó la ley.
The senate passed the law.
More examples
Durante la sesión, el senado debatió varias enmiendas.
During the session, the senate debated several amendments.
Core concept
A council-style upper house composed of senators who debate, revise, and vote on national legislation.
Common phrases
el senado
the senate
sesión del senado
senate session
comisión del senado
senate committee
Similar words
congreso: Legislative assembly of elected representatives that drafts and passes laws.
parlamento: Representative national assembly that deliberates and enacts legislation.
cámara alta: Upper chamber of a bicameral legislature whose members often represent regions or states.
cámara: Legislative chamber or house serving as one formal body within a parliament or assembly.
Definition in Spanish
Cámara alta del poder legislativo formada por senadores que revisa, debate y aprueba leyes a nivel nacional.
Word origin
From Latin senatus 'council of elders' (from senex 'old man'), reflecting the Roman assembly of senior advisors and later applied to modern upper houses.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes the chamber (senado) from its members (senadores), so senado denotes the institution while senador denotes an individual.
Opposites
- cámara bajalower housenoun
Related words
- senadorsenatornoun
- senaduríasenatorshipnoun