La elección
Example: La elección del presidente cambió la historia del país.
Definition
"La elección" refers to the process or act of selecting or choosing a candidate, option, or course of action, often through voting. In history, "la elección" of a president can significantly impact the direction and events of a country.
Etymology
The word "la elección" comes from the Spanish verb 'elegir,' meaning 'to choose.' It traces back to the Latin 'eligere,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'legere' (to pick or gather). Did you know? The concept of 'elección' has roots in ancient Roman practices of selecting leaders or officials.
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"La elección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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