Voto (en. Vote)

[ˈboto]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of a person's will in an election.
I cast my vote in the municipal elections.
Emití mi voto en las elecciones municipales.
Result of a vote.
The majority vote decided the future of the project.
El voto mayoritario decidió el futuro del proyecto.
Formal declaration of opinion or preference.
His vote was crucial for the final outcome.
Su voto fue crucial para el resultado final.
verb
Exercising the right to vote.
She voted for her favorite candidate.
Ella votó por su candidato favorito.

Etymology

From the Latin 'votum', which means 'promise' or 'desire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blank vote
A vote that is not assigned to any candidate.
voto en blanco
null vote
A vote that is annulled for not meeting the requirements.
voto nulo
popular vote
Suffrage performed by all citizens.
voto popular

Related Words

suffrage
Right to vote in an election.
sufragio
election
Process of selecting or choosing something, especially a representative.
elección
candidate
A person who runs to be elected to a position.
candidato

Slang Meanings

Vote made in secrecy.
In some areas, people prefer a cover vote.
En algunas zonas, la gente prefiere un voto de encubrimiento.
Vote made without reflection.
You shouldn't cast a blind vote.
No deberías dar un voto a ciegas.