congress

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒŋɡrəs/ AmE /ˈkɑːŋɡrɛs/

noun en → es

1 GOVERNMENT BODY [singular] B2

the group of people who are elected to make laws for a country or state

Congreso, parlamento

  • congress is in session

Collocations Congress of the United States · the Congress debates a bill

  • The Congress is currently debating a new law.

    El Congreso está debatiendo una nueva ley en este momento.

2 MEETING [singular] B1

a formal meeting of people to discuss and decide about something important

conferencia, reunión

  • hold a congress

Collocations international congress on climate change · annual congress of the trade union

  • The annual Congress of the Trade Union is being held next week.

    El Congreso anual del sindicato se celebrará la próxima semana.