How to Say "elect" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “elect” is “electo” — B1 level.
Examples
El presidente electo dará su primer discurso esta noche.
The president-elect will give his first speech tonight.
Ella es la primera mujer electa para este cargo en la ciudad.
She is the first woman elected to this position in the city.
Los representantes electos deben representar la voluntad del pueblo.
The elected representatives must represent the will of the people.
The 'Electo' vs. 'Elegido' Rule
Spanish has two words for 'elected.' Use 'electo' only as a description (the president elect). Use 'elegido' when talking about the action (they have elected the president).
Gender and Number Match
Since this is a description word, it must match the person. Use 'electo' for a man, 'electa' for a woman, and 'electos' or 'electas' for groups.
Don't use with 'Haber'
Mistake: “Hemos electo un nuevo jefe.”
Correction: Hemos elegido un nuevo jefe. (Use 'elegido' when following 'have' or 'has' to describe an action that happened).
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