ballot

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso formal de votación, generalmente una papeleta o un sistema electrónico utilizado para emitir el voto en elecciones o en la toma de decisiones.

A noun referring to a formal process of voting, typically a piece of paper or electronic system used to cast a vote in an election or decision-making process.

1. Voting paperB1formal

   A piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election.

   Papeleta electoral

   • Voters marked their choices on the ballot.
   • The ballot was counted by election officials.
   • She submitted her ballot before the deadline.

2. Voting processB1formal

   The system or act of voting, especially in a political election.

   votación

   • The union held a ballot to decide on the strike.
   • The election was decided by a secret ballot.
   • The ballot results were announced late at night.

   Sinónimoselectionpollvotevoting

• Verbo que significa emitir un voto en una elección o proceso de decisión, o someter algo a votación para elegir o decidir un asunto.

A verb used to indicate the act of voting or casting a vote, typically in an election or decision-making process.

1. B2formal

   To cast a vote in an election or decision-making process.

   Votar

   • The members will ballot on the new proposal next week.
   • They balloted to choose the committee chairperson.
   • The union balloted its members on the strike action.

   Sinónimospollvote