Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/elekˈθjon/

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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

celebraran mayo.

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.

invitados.

The choice of food depends on the guests.

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This word is part of lesson 19.