Votante (en. Voter)
/boˈtante/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who participates in the election of representatives through voting.
Each voter must register before the elections.
Cada votante debe registrarse antes de las elecciones.
A person who casts a vote in a referendum.
Voters expressed their opinion on the reform.
Los votantes expresaron su opinión sobre la reforma.
A citizen who is part of the democratic process.
An informed voter is essential for democracy.
Un votante informado es fundamental para la democracia.
Etymology
From the verb 'vote' with the suffix '-ante' indicating agent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
active voter
A person who regularly participates in elections.
votante activo
passive voter
A person who has the right to vote but does not participate in elections.
votante pasivo
voter registration
The process of registering to be able to vote.
registro de votantes
Related Words
vote
Action of expressing an opinion or decision in an election.
voto
elections
Process by which representatives are chosen or decisions are made.
elecciones
suffrage
Right to vote in elections.
sufragio
Slang Meanings
A voter who easily changes their mind.
That voter is a 'volatile vote.'
Ese votante es un 'voto volátil'.
A person very committed to voting.
She is a 'hardcore voter.'
Ella es una 'votante hardcore'.