Votar
Example: Els ciutadans van votar en les eleccions municipals ahir.
Definition
"Votar" means to express a choice or decision, especially in an election or meeting, by casting a ballot or raising a hand. It involves selecting a candidate or option among several alternatives, as in the example phrase where citizens participated in municipal elections by voting.
Etymology
The word "votar" comes from the Latin verb 'votare,' meaning 'to vow' or 'to promise.' Over time, the sense shifted from making a solemn promise to choosing or deciding in an official context, such as elections. Did you know? The connection between vows and voting highlights how early voting was seen as a serious commitment.
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"Votar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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