congress
BrE /ˈkɒŋɡrəs/ AmE /ˈkɑːŋɡrɛs/
noun en → es
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
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The Congress is currently debating a new law.
El Congreso está debatiendo una nueva ley en este momento.
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
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The annual Congress of the Trade Union is being held next week.
El Congreso anual del sindicato se celebrará la próxima semana.