votación
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📝 In Action
La votación para elegir al nuevo director comenzará a las diez.
A2The vote to elect the new director will start at ten o'clock.
Tras una larga discusión, se decidió someter la propuesta a votación.
B1After a long discussion, it was decided to submit the proposal to a vote.
Los resultados preliminares de la votación presidencial se publicarán esta noche.
B2The preliminary results of the presidential polling will be published tonight.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Even though it ends in '-ción', which often signals a feminine word, remember to always use the feminine article: 'la votación'.
Process vs. Object
Use 'votación' for the entire event or process of choosing, but use 'voto' for the physical ballot or the individual choice itself.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Voto' and 'Votación'
Mistake: "Hicimos tres votos hoy. (We made three votes today.)"
Correction: Hicimos tres votaciones hoy. (We held three votes/polls today.) 'Voto' means the physical ballot or the individual choice; 'votación' means the event.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This word is often found in news, political discussions, and official meetings. It sounds more formal than just saying 'votar' (to vote).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: votación
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'votación'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'votación' and 'elección'?
'Votación' is the specific act of casting votes or the result of a single poll on one topic (like approving a budget). 'Elección' (election) usually refers to a larger, more formal event where many candidates or posts are decided (like a general election for president).
Can 'votación' refer to the results?
Yes, it can refer to the process ('La votación duró 8 horas') or the outcome ('La votación fue unánime' - The vote/result was unanimous).