cong

BrE /kɒŋ/ AmE /kɑːŋ/

noun en → es

1 RIVER [zero] C2

a river in central Africa, which flows through the Democratic Republic of Congo and into the Atlantic Ocean

río Congo

Collocations the River Congo

  • The River Congo is one of the longest rivers in Africa.

    El río Congo es uno de los ríos más largos de África.

2 FISH [zero] C2

a large fish that lives in the River Congo and other rivers in central Africa, which is an important food source for local people

pez congrio

Collocations conger eel

  • The conger eels in the Congo River are highly prized for their meat.

    Los congrios del río Congo son muy apreciados por su carne.

1 MEETING [zero] B2

(British English) a meeting of people who are members of the same political party, to discuss and decide on policies or candidates for election

reunión del partido político

Collocations Labour Party conference

  • The Labour Party will hold its annual conference in September.

    El Partido Laborista celebrará su conferencia anual en septiembre.

2 MEETING [zero] B2

(British English) a meeting of people who are members of the same organization, to discuss and decide on policies or plans

reunión de la organización

Collocations trade union conference

  • The trade union will hold a conference to discuss workers' rights.

    El sindicato celebrará una reunión para discutir los derechos de los trabajadores.

1 DANCE [zero] C1

(British English) a dance in which couples stand facing each other and move around the room, often to slow music

baile en pareja

Collocations ballroom dancing

  • They enjoyed a slow dance at the ball.

    Disfrutaron de un baile lento en la fiesta.

2 DANCE [zero] C1

(British English) a formal social event where people dance, often in the evening or at night

baile de sociedad

Collocations evening ball

  • The annual ball is a highlight of the social calendar.

    La fiesta anual es un punto destacado del calendario social.

1 GAME [zero] C1

(British English) a game in which players try to hit a small ball with a bat and score runs by running between four bases on the ground

pelota y bate

Collocations cricket match

  • The cricket team is playing a match against the local rivals.

    El equipo de críquet está jugando un partido contra los rivales locales.

2 GAME [zero] C1

(British English) a game in which players try to hit a small ball with a bat and score points by hitting the ball over a high net or fence

pelota y bate (tenis)

Collocations tennis match

  • The tennis players will compete in a match tomorrow.

    Los tenistas competirán en un partido mañana.