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/elekˈθjon/ ES

/elekˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

election, choice

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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

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The elections will be held in May.

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You made a good choice studying medicine.

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We had no other choice.

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

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The choice of food depends on the guests.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 5: elección, apuesto, objetivo and 7 more words.