La elección
Example: La elección del presidente ocurrió hace dos años.
Definition
"La elección" refers to the process of choosing or selecting a person, especially in a political or historical context, such as the election of a president. It involves voting and decision-making to determine who will hold a particular office or position.
Etymology
The word "la elección" comes from the Latin 'electio,' meaning 'a choosing or selection.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, maintaining its connection to the act of choosing. Did you know? The concept of election has been central to democratic systems for centuries.
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"La elección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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