La elección
Example: La elección de 1936 cambió la historia de España para siempre.
Definition
"La elección" refers to the process or act of choosing a person for a political office or position, often through voting. It is a key event in history, marking significant changes or decisions that affect a country or society.
Etymology
"La elección" comes from the Latin word 'electio,' meaning 'a choosing or selection.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote the act of choosing leaders or representatives, especially in political contexts. Did you know the word shares roots with 'elect,' highlighting the power of choice?
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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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