Conferencia (en. Conference)

/kon-fe-'ren-thja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Formal meeting between people to discuss a specific topic.
I attended a conference on climate change.
Asistí a una conferencia sobre el cambio climático.
Talk or presentation given to an audience.
The professor gave a conference on ancient history.
El profesor dio una conferencia sobre historia antigua.
Organized meeting to provide information or training.
The technology conference attracted many professionals in the field.
La conferencia de tecnología atrajo a muchos profesionales del área.

Etymology

From Latin 'conferentia', meaning meeting or dialogue.

Common Phrases and Expressions

international conference
Event where global interest topics are discussed.
conferencia internacional
give a conference
To give a presentation in front of an audience.
dar una conferencia
attend a conference
To participate in an event where specific topics are presented.
asistir a una conferencia

Related Words

speaker
Person who gives a conference.
conferencista
knowledge
Information and skills acquired through experience or education.
conocimiento
theme
Set of topics addressed in a conference.
temática

Slang Meanings

Famous speaker
That speaker is a famous figure in the academic world.
Ese conferencista es una figura famosa en el mundo académico.
Boring conference
The conference was so boring that several people fell asleep.
La conferencia fue tan aburrida que varios se durmieron.