veto

BrE /ˈviːtəʊ/ AmE /ˈviːtoʊ/

noun / verb en → es

1 RIGHT [noun] B2

the right to prevent an action or decision from being carried out, especially in a political context

veto, derecho de veto

Collocations right of veto

  • The president has the power to use a veto.

    El presidente tiene el poder de usar un veto.

2 ACTION [transitive] B1

to prevent an action or decision from being carried out, especially in a political context

vetar, impedir

  • veto something
  • The government vetoed the bill.

    El gobierno vetó la ley.