How to Say "voting-related" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “voting-related” is “electoral” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La campaña electoral termina hoy.
The election campaign ends today.
Debemos revisar el padrón electoral antes del domingo.
We must check the electoral roll before Sunday.
El sistema electoral garantiza la transparencia.
The electoral system guarantees transparency.
One Form for Everyone
Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'electoral' doesn't have a masculine or feminine version. It stays 'electoral' whether you are talking about a masculine noun (el proceso) or a feminine noun (la campaña).
Making it Plural
To talk about more than one electoral thing, just add '-es' at the end to get 'electorales'. For example: 'reformas electorales' (electoral reforms).
Don't use it for the person!
Mistake: “El electoral votó por el presidente.”
Correction: El elector (or el votante) votó por el presidente.
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