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    Votar (en. Vote)

    /boˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a preference or choice through a vote.
    Citizens vote in elections every four years.
    Los ciudadanos votan en las elecciones cada cuatro años.
    To elect someone to a position or office through a vote.
    The assembly voted unanimously to elect the new president.
    La asamblea votó por unanimidad para elegir al nuevo presidente.
    To give a vote in favor of or against a proposal.
    The meeting voted on the approval of the budget.
    En la reunión se votó sobre la aprobación del presupuesto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'votare', which means 'to make a vote' or 'to promise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vote blank
    Not casting a valid vote in an election, generally leaving the ballot unmarked.
    votar en blanco
    vote by mail
    Casting a vote via mail instead of doing so in person at a polling place.
    votar por correo
    vote in favor
    Casting a vote that supports a proposal or candidate.
    votar a favor

    Related Words

    voting
    The process of casting votes.
    votación
    voter
    Person who has the right to vote.
    elector
    referendum
    Popular consultation where a vote is cast on a specific issue.
    referéndum

    Slang Meanings

    Cast the vote
    I'm going to cast my vote for the candidate I like the most.
    Voy a echar el voto por el candidato que más me gusta.
    Put the ballot
    You just have to put the ballot in the box.
    Solo tienes que meter la papeleta en la urna.