Electoral (en. Electoral)

/elekˈtoɾal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That relates to the act of choosing or voting.
The electoral process takes place every four years.
El proceso electoral se lleva a cabo cada cuatro años.
Referring to the organization of elections.
The electoral law establishes the rules for elections.
La ley electoral establece las normas para las elecciones.
Belonging to political life and the parties that participate in it.
Electoral movements are crucial for democracy.
Los movimientos electorales son cruciales para la democracia.

Etymology

Derived from Latin 'electoralis', related to 'elector', meaning 'the one who chooses'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electoral campaign
A set of organized activities to persuade voters.
campaña electoral
electoral process
A sequence of steps to conduct an election.
proceso electoral
electoral period
A determined time during which elections take place.
periodo electoral

Related Words

election
Act of choosing between options.
elección
vote
Expression of a preference in an election.
voto
candidate
Person running for an electoral position.
candidato

Slang Meanings

Electoralism
It refers to political practices that prioritize obtaining votes over principles.
Se refiere a prácticas políticas que priorizan la obtención de votos sobre principios.
Electoralize
Transform something to make it more appealing in an electoral context.
Transformar algo para que sea más atractivo en un contexto electoral.