Senadores (en. Senators)
/se.naˈðo.res/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals elected to represent a region or state in the Senate.
Senators debate proposed laws in the Senate.
Los senadores debaten sobre las leyes propuestas en el Senado.
Public officials who are part of the legislative branch and are responsible for creating and approving laws.
Senators play a crucial role in political decision-making.
Los senadores tienen un papel crucial en la toma de decisiones políticas.
Each senator represents a specific geographic area of the country.
Senators are elected by popular vote to represent their state.
Los senadores son elegidos por votación popular para representar a su estado.
Etymology
From the Latin 'senator', which means 'member of the council'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
senators in favor
senators who support a specific proposal or law.
senadores a favor
senators against
senators who oppose certain legislation.
senadores en contra
senators of the country
senators who represent the entire country in the Senate.
senadores del país
Related Words
Senate
Upper chamber of the legislative branch in various countries.
Senado
legislation
Set of laws and regulations enacted.
legislación
committee
Group of senators responsible for studying a proposed law.
comisión
Slang Meanings
Representatives of the people sometimes criticized for their lack of action.
Some call them 'couch senators' for not being active.
Algunos los llaman 'senadores de sofá' por no estar activos.
Politicians who easily change their minds depending on public opinion.
Those are the 'volatile senators', they never know whom they will support.
Esos son los 'senadores volátiles', nunca saben a quién apoyarán.