senado
/seˈnado/masculine
The English word 'senate' is translated into Spanish as senado.
senado refers to a legislative body, specifically the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems. When referring to the specific name of the Roman senate, the capitalized form Senado is used.
Meaning: the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems (noun)
Which one should you use?
The term senado (lowercase) is used for a general legislative body, whereas the capitalized Senado is used for the formal name of a specific senate, such as the Roman senate.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun senado is masculine and is used with the definite article el (el senado).
How do you pronounce it?
/seˈnado/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word senado shares its DNA with the word 'senile' because both come from the Latin root for 'old man'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a 'senator' is not just a legislator but holds a distinct social prestige, often being addressed as excelentísimo señor in formal writing.
- While senado refers to the institution, the physical room where the senators meet is commonly called the pleno, which translates to 'plenary'.
Examples in context
- El senado reprobó a la ministra.The senate disapproved of the minister.This sentence shows how to use senado regarding a minister.Tatoeba #7220217 by arh, translation #8160924 by magnificentgoddess
- El senado aprobó el proyecto de ley.The senate approved the bill.This sentence demonstrates the use of senado with a bill.Tatoeba #1695451 by marcelostockle, translation #3763382 by cromwellt
- Tom fue elegido para el Senado en 2008.Tom was elected to the Senate in 2008.This sentence shows how to use senado in the context of an election.Tatoeba #1349422 by marcelostockle, translation #681996 by Source_VOA
- El Senado es una institución fundamental en el sistema democrático.The Senate is a fundamental institution in the democratic system.
- El Senado español aprobó la nueva ley.The Spanish Senate approved the new law.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing the news at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Viste las noticias sobre el senado?Did you see the news about the senate?
- SofíaNo, ¿qué pasó en el senado?No, what happened in the senate?
- DanielEl senado decidió cambiar la política.The senate decided to change the policy.
- SofíaEs una noticia muy importante.It is very important news.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “senate” translations and entries senado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries senado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
