How to Say "vote" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “vote” is “voto” — use 'voto' when referring to your individual choice or the ballot you cast in an election..
voto
VOH-toh/ˈbo.to/
Examples
Mi voto es secreto, nadie sabrá a quién elegí.
My vote is secret; no one will know who I chose.
El presidente ganó por un solo voto de diferencia.
The president won by only one vote difference.
Todos los miembros tienen derecho a emitir un voto en la reunión.
All members have the right to cast a vote in the meeting.
Gender Check
Since 'voto' is masculine, remember to use 'el' or 'un' with it, and any describing words (adjectives) must also end in -o (e.g., 'el voto secreto').
Confusing 'Voto' and 'Votación'
Mistake: “Using 'la voto' instead of 'el voto'.”
Correction: Voto is masculine ('el voto'). 'Votación' (the voting process) is feminine ('la votación').
votación
Examples
La votación para elegir al nuevo director comenzará a las diez.
The vote to elect the new director will start at ten o'clock.
voz
/bos//bos/
Examples
Los empleados quieren tener más voz en las decisiones de la empresa.
The employees want to have more of a say in the company's decisions.
Es importante que cada ciudadano sienta que tiene voz.
It's important that every citizen feels they have a voice.
En esta comité, todos tenemos voz y voto.
On this committee, we all have a voice and a vote.
Voto vs. Votación
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