Senado

senado
masculine noun
1senate

Senado [say-nah’-do]
noun
1Senate, a council of senators. (m)
2Any meeting of grave persons. (m)
3Senate-house, town-hall. (m)

senado
sustantivo:masculino
1 (Política) senate
2 (reunión) assembly; gathering
The Senado is the Upper Chamber of the Spanish Parliament. Approximately 80% of its 256 members acquire their seats in the general elections while the remaining 20% are nominated by each of the Autonomous Regions (Comunidades Autónomas). Like the Congreso de los Diputados, the term of office for the Senado is no longer than four years.
SenadoComunidades AutónomasCongreso de los DiputadosSenado
note note See culture box in entry congreso.

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