reunião vs assembleia
Portuguese word comparison
Listen to reunião
Listen to assembleia
| reunião | assembleia |
|---|---|
/heh-oo-nee-AO/ noun | /ah-sem-BLEH-ee-ah/ noun |
| a meeting; a gathering of people for a specific purpose | an assembly or formal meeting of a group, often with decision-making power |
How they differ
“Assembleia” is more formal and institutional than “reunião”; it usually refers to a large official meeting where people debate or vote. By contrast, “reunião” can be any organized meeting, even a small one between coworkers.
When to use each
When to use reunião: Prefer “reunião” for ordinary meetings, especially smaller or less formal ones.
When to use assembleia: Prefer “assembleia” when the group is officially convened to deliberate, vote, or make collective decisions.
Side-by-side examples
- A reunião da equipe foi marcada para a tarde.
(The team meeting was scheduled for the afternoon.) - A assembleia dos moradores aprovou as novas regras.
(The residents' assembly approved the new rules.)
Register & nuance: “Assembleia” is distinctly formal and often used in civic, political, union, or organizational contexts.