cong
BrE /kɒŋ/ AmE /kɑːŋ/
noun en → es
a river in central Africa, which flows through the Democratic Republic of Congo and into the Atlantic Ocean
río Congo
Collocations the River Congo
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The River Congo is one of the longest rivers in Africa.
El río Congo es uno de los ríos más largos de África.
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
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The conger eels in the Congo River are highly prized for their meat.
Los congrios del río Congo son muy apreciados por su carne.
(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
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The Labour Party will hold its annual conference in September.
El Partido Laborista celebrará su conferencia anual en septiembre.
(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
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The trade union will hold a conference to discuss workers' rights.
El sindicato celebrará una reunión para discutir los derechos de los trabajadores.
(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
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They enjoyed a slow dance at the ball.
Disfrutaron de un baile lento en la fiesta.
(British English) a formal social event where people dance, often in the evening or at night
baile de sociedad
Collocations evening ball
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The annual ball is a highlight of the social calendar.
La fiesta anual es un punto destacado del calendario social.
(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
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The cricket team is playing a match against the local rivals.
El equipo de críquet está jugando un partido contra los rivales locales.
(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
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The tennis players will compete in a match tomorrow.
Los tenistas competirán en un partido mañana.