Iboto (en. To vote)

/iˈbo.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of voting.
We need to vote for the right candidate in the election.
Kailangan nating iboto ang tamang kandidato sa halalan.
The act of selecting a person or subject through voting.
The voting of citizens is important for their future.
Mahalaga ang iboto ng mga mamamayan para sa kanilang kinabukasan.
A process to express a decision or opinion about something.
We will participate in the vote for the council members.
Makikilahok kami sa iboto ng mga miyembro ng konseho.

Etymology

From the root 'boto' meaning to vote.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vote for the right one
Choosing the right candidate or option.
iboto ang tama

Related Words

vote
The actual ballot or act of voting.
boto
election
An event where people vote for their representatives or decisions.
halalan

Slang Meanings

a slang term referring to someone's promises being empty or untrustworthy, like voting for someone without real intent.
Your promises seem like empty votes, you don’t ever follow through.
Parang boto-boto lang 'yang ipinapangako mo, eh 'di ka naman tumutupad.
to cast or express interest, often used in informal settings.
Vote for that before it runs out!
Ibot mo na 'yan bago pa maubos!