congresional
/konɡɾesjonal/from spelling rules
The English word congressional translates to Spanish as congresional.
The term is used as an adjective to describe things that are of or relating to a congress.
Meaning: of or relating to a congress (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective congresional is gender-neutral and does not change its ending to match a masculine or feminine noun. However, it becomes plural as congresionales to match plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/konɡɾesjonal/
Did you know?
- The word congresional shares a root with the Spanish word congregar, which means 'to gather' or 'to flock together'.
- In some Spanish-speaking legal systems, 'congressional' immunity is referred to as fuero, a term that specifically denotes the special legal protections granted to legislators.
- The Spanish congreso can refer to a 'congressional' body of government or a professional 'congress' like a medical or scientific conference.
Examples in context
- El representante presentó un proyecto de ley en la comisión congresional.The representative introduced a bill in the congressional committee.
- El presidente felicitó al congresional por su destacado discurso.The president congratulated the congressman on his outstanding speech.
- El diputado presentó un informe en la sesión del Congreso.The congressman presented a report in the Congressional session.
- El comité congresional aprobó la nueva ley.The congressional committee approved the new law.
- Ella tiene una carrera congresional muy exitosa.She has a very successful congressional career.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing politics at a café.
- MateoMateo, ¿viste el debate congresional de ayer?Mateo, did you see yesterday's congressional debate?
- SofíaNo, Sofía, no tuve tiempo de verlo.No, Sofía, I didn't have time to watch it.
- MateoFue muy intenso y duró varias horas.It was very intense and lasted several hours.
- SofíaLuego buscaré el resumen de la sesión.I will look for the session summary later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
