la
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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