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    Parlamento (en. Parliament)

    /paɾ.laˈmen.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Institution that has the function of legislating and representing the population.
    The parliament approved the new education law.
    El parlamento aprobó la nueva ley de educación.
    Group of representatives elected to perform legislative functions.
    The country's parliament is divided into two chambers.
    El parlamento del país está dividido en dos cámaras.
    Place where legislative sessions are held.
    The parliament meets every week to discuss proposals.
    El parlamento se reúne cada semana para discutir propuestas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parlamentum', meaning conversation, discussion.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national parliament
    Congress or legislative assembly of a country.
    parlamento nacional
    European Parliament
    Legislative body of the European Union representing European citizens.
    parlamento europeo
    parliamentary moment
    Specific moments when laws are debated in parliament.
    momento parlamentario

    Related Words

    law
    Legal norm established by the parliament.
    ley
    deputy
    Person elected to be part of the parliament.
    diputado
    committee
    Working group within the parliament responsible for addressing specific issues.
    comisión

    Slang Meanings

    To speak in parliament in an unclear manner.
    That guy always rambles in parliament and says nothing concrete.
    Ese tipo siempre parlamentea y no dice nada concreto.
    To gather to discuss matters in an informal setting.
    We had a friends' meeting to decide on the trip.
    Tuvimos un parlamento de amigos para decidir el viaje.