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ponencia

paper

noun poh-NEN-syah Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: From Latin ponere (to put forward).

Also means

conference presentation

Usage Note

Ponencia is a formal presentation or paper delivered at a conference, seminar, or official body — closer to 'submitted paper' than a casual 'talk'. The person who delivers it is a ponente. In parliamentary or committee contexts it can also refer to a report or motion put forward for deliberation.

Examples

"Su ponencia fue muy aplaudida."

Natural Translation

Her paper was greatly applauded.

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