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"Bota" is a form of "bota", a noun which is often translated as "boot". "Votas" is a form of "votar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to vote". Learn more about the difference between "bota" and "votas" below.
la bota(
boh
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tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (footwear)
a. boot
Kim fue el centro de la atención con su abrigo largo de piel y sus botas negras.Kim was the center of attention in her long fur coat and black boots.
a. wineskin
Tradicionalmente, las botas se recubrían en su interior con vejigas de cabra para evitar que se filtrara el líquido.Traditionally, wineskins were lined with goat bladders to prevent liquids from seeping through.
votar(
boh
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tahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to vote
Yo voté a favor de la propuesta más ecológica.I voted in favor of the more environmentally-friendly proposal.
Debemos votar por el candidato con las mejores propuestas.We must vote for the candidate with the best proposals.
2. (religious)
a. to vow
Los sacerdotes votaron en la iglesia, prometiendo una vida de castidad.The priests vowed at church, promising a life of chastity.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to vote for (a person)
Este estado votó al candidato republicano en las últimas elecciones.This state voted for the Republican candidate in the last elections.
b. to vote (an option or a course of action)
Voté que no en el referéndum.I voted no in the referendum.
a. to approve
Se votó la reforma educativa en el senado.The education reform was approved in the senate.
