senate

BrE /ˈsɛnət/ AmE /ˈsɛnət/

noun en → es

1 GOVERNMENT BODY [singular] B2

the group of people who make laws and decisions for a country or state, especially in the USA

senado

Collocations Senate session · Senate committee

  • The Senate is in session today.

    El Senado está en sesión hoy.

2 LEGISLATIVE BODY [singular] C1

the upper house of the US Congress, which includes the House of Representatives as the lower house

cámara alta del Congreso de los Estados Unidos

Collocations Senate bill · Senate vote

  • The Senate passed the new law.

    El Senado aprobó la nueva ley.