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electo

eh-LEK-toh/eˈlekto/

elect, elected

Also: chosen
AdjectivemB1formal
A person standing proudly next to a podium, wearing a sash that signifies their new role, looking towards a bright future.

📝 In Action

El presidente electo dará su primer discurso esta noche.

B1

The president-elect will give his first speech tonight.

Ella es la primera mujer electa para este cargo en la ciudad.

B1

She is the first woman elected to this position in the city.

Los representantes electos deben representar la voluntad del pueblo.

B2

The elected representatives must represent the will of the people.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Presidente electo – President-elect
  • Cargo electo – Elected position
  • Diputado electo – Elected deputy/representative

elected official

Also: the elect
NounmB2formal
A person being cheered by a small crowd of people holding small flags.

📝 In Action

Los electos se reunieron para discutir la transición.

B2

The elected officials met to discuss the transition.

El electo no quiso hacer declaraciones a la prensa.

C1

The elected man did not want to make statements to the press.

Se espera mucho de los nuevos electos en este periodo.

B2

Much is expected of the newly elected officials in this term.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Entre los electos – Among the elected officials

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "electo" in Spanish:

chosen→elect→elected→elected official→the elect→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: electo

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence uses 'electo' correctly?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
elegir(to choose/elect) — Verb
elección(election) — Noun
electorado(electorate) — Noun
elegible(eligible) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'electus,' which is the past form of 'eligere' (to pick out or select). It shares the same root as the English word 'elect.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: electFrench: éluItalian: eletto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'electo' to say I 'chose' a flavor of ice cream?

No, 'electo' is very formal and usually reserved for political or official elections. For everyday choices, use the verb 'elegir' or 'escoger'.

Why does my textbook say 'elegido' is the past participle of 'elegir'?

Because it is! 'Elegido' is the standard form for verbs. 'Electo' is an irregular form that survived from Latin and is now used almost exclusively as an adjective (a descriptive word).

Is 'electo' common in conversation?

Not really. You'll hear it on the news or read it in newspapers, but in daily life, people just say 'el que ganó' (the one who won).