referéndum
“referéndum” means “referendum” in Spanish (a direct vote by the people on a specific proposal).
referendum
Also: public vote, plebiscite
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¿Cuál fue el resultado del referéndum?
A2What was the result of the referendum?
El gobierno decidió convocar un referéndum para cambiar la constitución.
B1The government decided to call a referendum to change the constitution.
La participación en el referéndum fue mucho más alta de lo esperado.
B2The turnout in the referendum was much higher than expected.
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From the Latin word 'referendum', which literally means 'something that must be referred' (to the people).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'referéndum' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el referéndum'.
Is it the same as a 'plebiscito'?
They are very close synonyms. In many everyday conversations, they are used interchangeably, though 'referéndum' is more common for laws.
Does the accent stay in the plural form?
Yes, 'los referéndums' keeps the accent in the same place.