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    Senado (en. Senate)

    se-na-do

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A part of the legislature of a country, composed of representatives called senators.
    The senate has the role of voting on laws and policies.
    Ang senado ay may tungkuling bumoto sa mga batas at patakaran.
    An institution in government that oversees the review and approval of proposed laws.
    The senate conducts hearings before the enactment of the law.
    Ang senado ay nagsasagawa ng mga pagdinig bago ang pagpapatibay ng batas.
    Implements duties as part of the government, including committees and sessions.
    The senate convenes every Monday for its sessions.
    Ang senado ay nagtitipon tuwing Lunes para sa mga sesyon nito.

    Etymology

    from the Spanish word 'senado'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Voting together in the senate
    Refers to senators advocating for a proposed law.
    Kasamang bumoto sa senado

    Related Words

    senator
    A member of the senate elected by the citizens.
    senador
    legislative
    Related to the making of laws and policies.
    lehislatibo

    Slang Meanings

    A group of people who are always discussing laws.
    They're like a senate in front of the TV, non-stop debating!
    Parang senado sila sa harap ng TV, walang tigil sa debate!
    A gathering of friends who discuss or argue together.
    In the hangout, our senate always has fun stories to tell.
    Sa tambayan, ang senado namin ay palaging may masayang kwentuhan.
    Talking by many people as if no one wants to listen to each other.
    When we meet, it turns into a senate where the shouting seems endless.
    Kapag nagkikita-kita kami, nagiging senado na parang walang katapusan ang sigawan.