electoral

eh-lek-toh-RAL/elektoˈɾal/

“electoral” means “electoral” in Spanish (relating to elections or voting).

electoral, election

Also: voting-related

La campaña electoral termina hoy.

The election campaign ends today.

Debemos revisar el padrón electoral antes del domingo.

We must check the electoral roll before Sunday.

El sistema electoral garantiza la transparencia.

The electoral system guarantees transparency.

Words that translate to "electoral" in Spanish:

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Which phrase means 'polling station' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

elección(election) — Noun

electorado(the electorate / the voters) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'electoralis,' which comes from 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose.' It shares the same roots as the English word 'elect.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: electoralFrench: électoralItalian: elettorale

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Does 'electoral' change for masculine and feminine nouns?

No, it is an 'invariable' adjective, meaning the ending stays the same regardless of the gender of the noun it describes.

How do you say 'election campaign'?

The most common way is 'campaña electoral'.

Is 'electoral' used for non-political things?

Rarely. It is almost strictly used in the context of official voting, politics, or formal organizations choosing leaders.