reelección
“reelección” means “reelection” in Spanish (the act of being elected to a position again).
reelection
Also: re-election
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El presidente busca la reelección.
A1The president is seeking reelection.
La constitución prohíbe la reelección inmediata del gobernador.
B1The constitution prohibits the governor's immediate reelection.
Muchos ciudadanos se oponen a la reelección indefinida en el país.
B2Many citizens oppose indefinite reelection in the country.
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Quick Quiz: reelección
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Which of these is the correct spelling for 'reelection' in Spanish?
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Formed by combining the Latin prefix 're-' (meaning back or again) and 'electio' (the act of choosing). It literally translates to 'choosing again.'
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I pronounce both 'e's in reelección?
In natural speech, they blend into one slightly longer 'e' sound, like 'reh-eh-lek-SYOHN'.
Can this word be used for non-political things?
Yes! Any position that involves a vote, like a class president or a union leader, can have a 'reelección'.
Why does it have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'o' tells you to emphasize that last syllable when you say the word.