congress

congreso

Grupo de representantes elegidos que debate y aprueba las leyes de un país.

En inglés sencillo: A group of elected representatives that debates and makes a country’s laws.

• Congress passed the law.
• The president asked Congress for more money.
• Members of the congress debated the new tax.

Sinónimos: legislature, parliament

Expresiones frecuentes: congress member, congress vote, congress session

congreso

Reunión grande y formal para debatir un tema concreto o tomar decisiones.

En inglés sencillo: A large formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject or make decisions.

• The congress opens on Monday.
• Doctors attended an international congress in Madrid.
• Delegates debated the proposal at the annual congress.

Sinónimos: conference, assembly

Expresiones frecuentes: annual congress, international congress, attend a congress

federación, confederación

Organización formada por otras más pequeñas o por representantes de distintos grupos.

En inglés sencillo: An organization made up of smaller organizations or representatives of different groups.

• The congress represents several workers’ unions.
• More associations joined the national congress.
• The congress speaks for its member organizations.

Sinónimos: federation, confederation

Expresiones frecuentes: trade union congress, national congress

reunirse

Juntarse con otras personas para celebrar una reunión formal.

En inglés sencillo: To gather with other people for a formal meeting.

• The delegates congressed in the hall.
• Representatives will congress to discuss the dispute.
• The leaders congressed with their allies.

Sinónimos: meet, assemble

Expresiones frecuentes: congress with someone, congress in council