reunião vs sessão
Portuguese word comparison
Listen to reunião
Listen to sessão
| reunião | sessão |
|---|---|
/heh-oo-nee-AO/ noun | /seh-SOWN/ noun |
| a meeting; a gathering of people for a specific purpose | a session or scheduled period for a meeting, activity, or formal proceeding |
How they differ
“Sessão” does not mean meeting in the broad sense as directly as “reunião”; it refers more to a scheduled block of time or a formal sitting within a larger process. It is especially common in courts, parliaments, therapy, and organized events, where “reunião” would be more general.
When to use each
When to use reunião: Prefer “reunião” when you want a straightforward word for people gathering to talk or decide something.
When to use sessão: Prefer “sessão” when you are talking about a formal period of work, deliberation, or treatment rather than the gathering itself.
Side-by-side examples
- A reunião durou duas horas.
(The meeting lasted two hours.) - A sessão do tribunal foi suspensa.
(The court session was suspended.)
Register & nuance: “Sessão” is formal and context-dependent, and it is less commonly used as a plain synonym for everyday meetings.