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ballot in Spanish

ballot in Spanish is balota, papeleta de voto, boleta — ballot means a paper or card used to cast a vote, or the act of voting itself.

ballot in Spanish

balota
noun
(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
papeleta de voto
noun
(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
boleta
noun
(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
votación
noun
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
elecciones
noun
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
candidatura
noun
(chiefly, US) A list of candidates running for office; a ticket.

What does "ballot" mean?

  1. noun A paper or card used to cast a vote, or the act of voting itself.
    "Please fold your ballot once before putting it in the box."
  2. verb To vote on something, or to ask a group to vote.
    "The council will ballot residents on the proposed car park next month."
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ballot in a sentence

  • Please fold your ballot once before putting it in the box.
  • Voters marked their choice on the ballot and dropped it in the box.
  • The council will ballot residents on the proposed car park next month.
  • Staff were balloted about whether to accept the new working hours.

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What is "ballot" in Spanish?
"ballot" in Spanish is balota, papeleta de voto, boleta. ballot means: A paper or card used to cast a vote, or the act of voting itself.
How do you use "ballot" in a sentence?
Example: "Please fold your ballot once before putting it in the box." In Spanish, "ballot" is balota, papeleta de voto, boleta.
Are there other ways to say "ballot" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "ballot": balota, papeleta de voto, boleta, votación, elecciones, candidatura.
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