votar

votar(
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
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.
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.).
transitive verb
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.
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