Portuguese

Noun

bancada f (plural bancadas)

1. workbench (sturdy table)

Spanish

Noun

bancada f ‎(plural bancadas)

1. bench for government officials
   • BBC Mundo. Obama nombra hispana para Corte Suprema May 26, 2009 .

     De ser confirmada por el Senado, Sotomayor será la primera hispana en ocupar una bancada en el máximo tribunal y reemplazará a David Souter, quien hace dos semanas anunció su retiro.

     In being confirmed by the Senate, Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic woman to occupy a bench in the highest court and will replace David Souter, who two weeks ago announced his retirement.

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