seminars

[/ˈsɛmɪnɑːrz/]
nounpl: seminars
seminários
1. A small group meeting or conference held for discussion or training on a particular topic
The university offered several seminars on digital marketing this semester.
A universidade ofereceu vários seminários sobre marketing digital neste semestre.
2. An advanced class where a small group of students engage in discussion and research under the guidance of a professor
She enrolled in a seminar on contemporary literature.
Ela se inscreveu em um seminário sobre literatura contemporânea.
3. A training session or workshop designed to educate participants on specific skills or knowledge
We attended professional development seminars last week.
Participamos de seminários de desenvolvimento profissional na semana passada.
In Brazil, seminários are integral to university education and professional development. They are highly valued in corporate training and academic settings. In the USA, seminars are commonly used for continuing education and professional certifications, particularly in corporate America and educational institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
workshopsconferencestraining sessionsclassesdiscussion groups
Antonyms / Antônimos
lecturesindividual study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seminários
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
seminários
Common in business and corporate training environments
Rio de Janeiro
seminários
Used in academic and cultural institutions
Portugal
seminários
Identical usage; also commonly called 'cursos' for training sessions

Related Words

seminarseminarianworkshopconferencesymposiumwebinar

Related Idioms & Phrases

attend a seminar
conduct a seminar
seminar series
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