Congresista (en. Congressman)
/konɡɾesiˈsta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who belongs to a congress, especially in the legislative field.
The congressperson proposed a new law on the environment.
El congresista propuso una nueva ley sobre medio ambiente.
Elected representative in a congress.
The congresspersons voted in favor of the reform.
Los congresistas votaron a favor de la reforma.
Member of the lower house in some countries.
The task of the congressperson is to represent their constituents.
La tarea del congresista es representar a sus electores.
Etymology
From the term 'congreso' and the suffix '-ista', which denotes belonging or relation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to work as a congressperson
To perform functions in a congress.
trabajar como congresista
vote of a congressperson
Decision made by a member of the congress.
voto de un congresista
meeting of congresspersons
Gathering of members of a congress to deliberate on legislative matters.
reunión de congresistas
Related Words
congress
Assembly or meeting of people who come together to address a specific issue, especially in politics.
congreso
legislative
Pertains to or is related to the activity of making laws.
legislativo
Slang Meanings
People from the congress
Sometimes, people simply call them 'the ones from the congress.'
A veces, la gente los llama simplemente 'los del congreso'.
Congresspersons on the campaign trail
During elections, congresspersons on the campaign trail often make flashy promises.
Durante las elecciones, los congresistas en campaña suelen hacer promesas llamativas.