convention

convención, costumbre

Forma de actuar o hacer algo que un grupo acepta generalmente.

En inglés sencillo: A way of behaving or doing something that a group generally accepts.

• She challenged a social convention.
• By convention, guests wait to be seated.
• The artist broke with convention by painting on glass.

Cómo se usa: by convention (By convention, the oldest member speaks first.)

Sinónimos: custom, practice, tradition, norm

Expresiones frecuentes: social convention, by convention, break with convention

convención, congreso

Reunión organizada de muchas personas que comparten profesión, intereses u objetivos.

En inglés sencillo: A large organized meeting for people who share a job, interest, or purpose.

• The convention starts on Friday.
• Hundreds of fans attended the comic convention.
• Our hotel hosted a convention for doctors.

Sinónimos: conference, gathering, assembly

Expresiones frecuentes: annual convention, party convention, attend a convention, hold a convention

convenio, convención, tratado

Acuerdo oficial entre países sobre determinadas normas o derechos.

En inglés sencillo: An official agreement between countries about particular rules or rights.

• Both countries signed the convention.
• The convention protects the rights of children.
• These actions violated an international convention.

Cómo se usa: convention on something (Several countries signed a convention on wildlife protection.)

Sinónimos: treaty, agreement, accord

Expresiones frecuentes: international convention, sign a convention, convention on something, ratify a convention