Convención (en. Convention)
kon-ven-θjon
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Meeting or assembly in which matters of common interest are discussed.
The organization's annual convention will be held in May.
La convención anual de la organización se celebrará en mayo.
Norm or rule followed in a specific area.
Language conventions are fundamental for communication.
Las convenciones del lenguaje son fundamentales para la comunicación.
Formal agreement between parties, often documented.
An agreement was reached on the terms of the contract.
Se llegó a una convención sobre los términos del contrato.
Etymology
From Latin 'conventio', which means 'agreement' or 'meeting'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
international convention
Agreement between countries on certain issues.
convención internacional
collective bargaining agreement
Agreement between workers and employers on working conditions.
convención colectiva
human rights convention
Treaty that establishes fundamental rights at the international level.
convención de derechos humanos
Related Words
conventional
Following the established norms or conventions.
convencional
conventionalism
Tendency to follow conventions instead of innovating.
convencionalismo
Slang Meanings
Important meeting
That convention was key to the future of the company.
Esa convención fue clave para el futuro de la empresa.
Implicit agreement
There is an unwritten convention about how one should behave at events.
Hay una convención no escrita sobre cómo debe comportarse uno en los eventos.