'asamblea' originates from Old Spanish, ultimately from Old French 'assemblée', which in turn comes from Vulgar Latin derived from Latin elements (compare English 'assembly').

'asamblea' changed from Old Spanish forms (e.g., 'asenabla'/'assembla') influenced by Old French 'assemblée' and ultimately reflects the Late Latin/Vulgar Latin verbal base that produced English 'assemble' and Spanish 'asamblea'.

Initially it meant 'the act of bringing together' or 'a gathering', and over time it retained and specialized into meanings such as 'meeting', 'deliberative body', or 'general assembly'.