el voto en contra
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voto en contra

el voto en contra(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. vote against
La comisión anunció ayer que hubo cinco votos a favor y dos votos en contra de la nueva medida.The commission announced yesterday that there were five votes in favor and two votes against the new measure.
b. dissenting vote
El proyecto de ley fue aprobado por la cámara baja con un solo voto en contra.The bill was passed by the lower chamber with only one dissenting vote.
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