Kongresista

congressperson; representative; legislatornoun

Alternative meanings

A person elected to represent citizens in a congress, legislative chamber, or assembly, and to take part in making or reviewing laws.

Pronunciation

kong-reh-SEES-tah

Root and affixes

Related to kongreso, congress, and the suffix -ista. Used for congressperson or legislative representative.

Variants or conjugations

kongresman; representante; magbabalaod

Related words and expressions

congress; law; government; politics; representative

Meaning and usage notes

In many contexts, diputado can be translated as kongresista or representative. The exact title depends on the country and its political system.