convegno

conference

noun kohn-VEH-nyoh Less Common

Also means

convention

Usage Note

Convegno is a formal academic or professional gathering, distinct from conferenza (a single lecture) and riunione (a small meeting). You typically partecipare a un convegno ('attend a conference'). The plural convegni is regular.

Examples

"Ha presentato la ricerca al convegno."

Natural Translation

She presented the research at the conference.

Literal Translation

She-has presented the research at-the conference.

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