Kongreso (en. Congress)

kɔŋˈɡɾɛsɔ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A meeting held by representatives or officials to discuss important issues.

The congress passed a new law for education.

Ang kongreso ay nagbigay ng bagong batas para sa edukasyon.

A body of people elected to make laws.

The members of congress represent different districts.

Ang mga miyembro ng kongreso ay nagrerepresenta sa iba't ibang distrito.

An international gathering of representatives from different countries.

He attended the congress of world leaders.

Dumalo siya sa kongreso ng mga pinuno ng mga bansa.

from the Latin 'congressus'

Congress of Laws

A special congress focused on making or reviewing laws.

Kongreso ng Batas

Congress of Representatives

The part of government comprised of elected representatives.

Kongreso ng mga Kinatawan

senate

A part of the national legislature involved in making laws, along with congress.

senado

legislative

Refers to the branch of government responsible for making laws.

lehislatibo

parliament or legislative assembly

There are so many debates in congress about the budget.

Sobrang daming debate sa kongreso tungkol sa budget.

gathering or party (sometimes a social event)

We met at the youth congress for new projects.

Nagkita-kita kami sa kongreso ng mga youth para sa mga bagong proyekto.

political talk or agenda

Come on, let’s listen to the discussions in congress later.

Tara, makinig tayo sa mga usapan sa kongreso mamaya.