votar
boh-TAR
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mañana vamos a votar por el nuevo presidente.
A1Tomorrow we are going to vote for the new president.
Todos los ciudadanos mayores de edad tienen derecho a votar.
B1All adult citizens have the right to vote.
El comité votó unánimemente a favor de la propuesta.
C1The committee voted unanimously in favor of the proposal.
💡 Grammar Points
Choosing Your Option: 'Por' vs. 'A Favor'
When you vote for a candidate or party, use the preposition 'por' (Votar por un candidato). When you vote in favor of a general idea or law, use 'a favor de' (Votar a favor de la ley).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Votar vs. Botar
Mistake: "I want to vote this trash away: 'Quiero votar esta basura.'"
Correction: The correct verb is 'botar' (to throw away/to bounce). 'Quiero botar esta basura.' Remember, 'votar' is only for elections or decisions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Simple Decision Making
You can use 'votar' even for simple group decisions, not just national elections. 'Vamos a votar qué película ver' (Let's vote on which movie to watch).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: votar
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'votar'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'votar' y 'botar'?
The difference is crucial! 'Votar' (with a 'v') means to participate in an election or a formal decision (to vote). 'Botar' (with a 'b') means to throw away trash, to bounce a ball, or to fire someone.