How to Say "veto" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “veto” is “veto” — B2 level.
Examples
El presidente tiene el poder de veto sobre la nueva ley.
The president has the power of veto over the new law.
Mis padres pusieron un veto a mi plan de ir a la fiesta.
My parents put a ban on my plan to go to the party.
El derecho de veto es fundamental en el Consejo de Seguridad.
The right of veto is fundamental in the Security Council.
Always Masculine
The word 'veto' is masculine, so always use 'el' or 'un'. Even if you are talking about a woman's refusal, the word stays 'el veto'.
Nouns vs. Verbs
Don't confuse 'el veto' (the noun/object) with 'yo veto' (the action of blocking something right now).
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La veto de la propuesta.”
Correction: El veto de la propuesta. Nouns ending in -o are almost always masculine in Spanish.
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