Lobby (en. Lobby)

/ˈlɒbi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A space at the entrance of a building, especially in hotels or offices.
The hotel lobby was very elegant.
El lobby del hotel era muy elegante.
A group of people trying to influence political or commercial decisions.
The environmentalists' lobby pressured for a new law.
El lobby de los ambientalistas presionó para una nueva ley.
The act of pressuring an authority to obtain favorable decisions.
The lobby for climate change is gaining strength.
El lobby a favor del cambio climático está ganando fuerza.

Etymology

From the English 'lobby', which means hallway or vestibule.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to lobby
To try to influence a political decision.
hacer lobby
political lobby
An organized group that seeks to influence politics.
lobby político
business lobby
Activity of companies to influence legislation.
lobby empresarial

Related Words

vestibule
Entrance space to a building.
vestíbulo
hallway
Long, narrow space that connects rooms.
pasillo
influence
Ability to affect decisions or actions.
influencia

Slang Meanings

Pressure group
The tech lobby is trying to change regulations.
El lobby de la tecnología está tratando de cambiar las regulaciones.
Subtle influence
The lobby behind the reform was very active during negotiations.
El lobby detrás de la reforma fue muy activo durante las negociaciones.