ballot

BrE /ˈbælət/ AmE /ˈbælət/

noun en → es

1 ELECTION [singular] B2

a piece of paper on which people write their choices in an election or vote

boleta, papeleta

  • cast a ballot

Collocations ballot paper · vote on the ballot

  • Each voter receives one ballot.

    Cada votante recibe una boleta.

2 VOTE [singular] B1

the process of voting in an election or referendum

votación, elección

  • hold a ballot

Collocations ballot box · count the ballots

  • The election will be held by secret ballot.

    La elección se llevará a cabo por votación secreta.