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-tohˈbo.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
bosbos
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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