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How to Say "elector" in Spanish

The Spanish word forelectoris electorB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
member of an electoral college or historical title
A person placing a folded piece of paper into a wooden box with a slot on top.

Examples

El elector debe presentar su identificación antes de votar.

The voter must present their ID before voting.

Muchos electores aún no han decidido por quién votar.

Many voters still haven't decided who to vote for.

Es importante informar al elector sobre las nuevas propuestas.

It is important to inform the voter about the new proposals.

Talking about women

While this word is masculine (el elector), you should change it to 'la electora' when talking specifically about a female voter.

Group names

To talk about all voters as one big group, Spanish often uses the word 'el electorado' (the electorate).

Elector vs. Votante

Mistake:Using 'elector' for someone who is currently in the act of voting in a casual way.

Correction: Use 'votante' for someone actually casting a ballot and 'elector' when talking about someone who has the legal right or power to vote.

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