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"Voto" is a form of "voto", a noun which is often translated as "vote". "Voz" is a noun which is often translated as "voice". Learn more about the difference between "voz" and "voto" below.
la voz(
bohs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (sound)
a. voice
Hablé por teléfono con un chico que tenía una voz bonita.I talked to a guy on the phone who had a nice voice.
2. (grammar)
3. (singer)
5. (opinion)
a. say
Los ciudadanos deberíamos tener voz en este asunto.The citizens should have a say in this matter.
6. (hearsay)
a. rumor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Circula la voz de que a Jaime lo van a despedir.Rumors are spreading that Jaime is going to be fired.
b. rumour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Para que se corra la voz, el asunto tiene que ser importante.For a rumour to spread, the matter must be important.
el voto(
boh
-
toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. vote
El partido recibió menos votos de los esperados en las elecciones.The party got fewer votes than expected in the elections.
a. vote
Las mujeres tuvieron voto mucho después que los hombres.Women got the vote long after men did.
a. vote
Mi voto a favor de quedarnos en casa no sirvió para nada porque los demás querían salir.My vote in favor of staying at home didn't work because the rest wanted to go out.
4. (religious)
a. vow
La monja hizo un voto de castidad antes de entrar en el convento.The nun made a vow of chastity before entering the convent.
los votos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. wishes
Me despedí en la carta expresando mis mejores votos por su pronta recuperación.I signed off the letter with my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
