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elect in Spanish

elect in Spanish is electo, elegir, esleer / esleír / eligir — elect means to choose someone for a position through a vote.

elect in Spanish

electo
adj
(postpositive) Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
elegir
verb
esleer / esleír / eligir
verb

What does "elect" mean?

  1. verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
    "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting."
  2. verb To choose or decide to do something.
    "He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm."
  3. adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.
    "The president-elect will take office in January."

elect in a sentence

  • The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting.
  • She was elected mayor for the third time.
  • He elected to stay home rather than travel in the storm.
  • The president-elect will take office in January.

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What is "elect" in Spanish?

"elect" in Spanish is electo, elegir, esleer / esleír / eligir. elect means: To choose someone for a position through a vote.

How do you use "elect" in a sentence?

Example: "The members elected a new chairperson at the meeting." In Spanish, "elect" is electo, elegir, esleer / esleír / eligir.

Are there other ways to say "elect" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "elect": electo, elegir, esleer / esleír / eligir.

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