Conferencias (en. Conferences)

/kɔn.feˈɾen.sjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An event in which a speaker presents a specific topic to an audience.
I attended several conferences on technology and its impact on education.
Asistí a varias conferencias sobre tecnología y su impacto en la educación.
A formal meeting where academic or professional topics are discussed.
Scientific conferences usually bring together experts from different fields.
Las conferencias científicas suelen reunir a expertos de diferentes campos.
A session for exchanging ideas and knowledge among professionals.
During the conference, debates were held on various approaches.
Durante la conferencia, se llevaron a cabo debates sobre diversos enfoques.

Etymology

From Latin 'conferentia', meaning 'meeting' or 'communication'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a conference
To give a presentation on a specific topic.
hacer una conferencia
conference participant
A person who participates in conferences to obtain information or knowledge.
asistente a conferencias
keynote lecture
A presentation given by a recognized expert in a field.
conferencia magistral
international conference
A meeting that includes the participation of people from different countries.
conferencia internacional

Related Words

speaker
A person who presents a topic at a conference.
ponente
audience
A group of people who attend a conference.
audiencia
topic
The subject or matter discussed in a conference.
tema

Slang Meanings

Informal talk
The speaker gave an informal talk during lunch.
El conferencista dio una charla informal durante el almuerzo.
Meeting of ideas
The conference turned into a very productive meeting of ideas.
La conferencia se convirtió en un encuentro de ideas muy productivo.