votante

bo-TAN-teh/boˈtante/

“votante” means “voter” in Spanish (a person who has the right to vote or is currently voting).

voter

Also: constituent

Nounm or fB1

A person smiling and dropping a folded paper ballot into a simple wooden box.

📝 In Action

Cada votante debe presentar su identificación.

Every voter must present their ID.

Los políticos intentan convencer al votante indeciso.

Politicians try to convince the undecided voter.

El nivel de educación influye en el comportamiento del votante.

The level of education influences voter behavior.

Word Connections

Synonyms

elector (elector/voter)

Antonyms

abstencionista (non-voter)

Common Collocations

votante indeciso – undecided voter
registro de votantes – voter registration
el granero de votantes – a stronghold of voters (literally 'voter granary')

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "votante" in Spanish:

constituent→voter→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: votante

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'the female voter'?

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👥 Word Family▼

votar(to vote) — Verb

voto(a vote) — Noun

votación(voting / election) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish verb 'votar,' which comes from the Latin 'votum' meaning a promise, wish, or solemn vow.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: voterFrench: votant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'votante' formal?

It is a neutral, standard word. You will hear it in casual conversations about politics as well as in formal news reports.

Can 'votante' be an adjective?

Yes, it can describe a population, such as 'la población votante' (the voting population), though it is most commonly used as a noun.

What is the difference between 'votante' and 'elector'?

They are very similar. 'Votante' focuses on the act of voting, while 'elector' is often used in more technical or legal contexts to describe someone with the right to choose a representative.