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feminine

/elekˈθjon/ ES

/elekˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

election, choice

Word origin

From Latin electionem, the accusative of electio ('choice'), from eligere ('to pick out, choose'), from ex- ('out') plus legere ('to gather, choose'). The same root gives English election and elect.

Origin: Latin
Root: electio
English cognates: election, elect, eligible

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralelecciones

Examples

The elections will be held in May.

You made a good choice studying medicine.

We had no other choice.

pocos .

She won the election by very few votes in the end.

The choice of food depends on the guests.

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This word is part of lesson 19.