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comicio

election

noun koh-MEE-syoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'comitium', the assembly place in ancient Rome.

Also means

polling

Usage Note

Comicio is almost always used in the plural — los comicios — meaning an election or electoral process, especially in journalism and formal political writing. The singular is rare outside legal texts. It is a more formal register than elección; English learners may encounter it in Latin American news coverage without recognising it.

Examples

"Los comicios se celebran el domingo."

Natural Translation

The elections are held on Sunday.

Literal Translation

The elections themselves celebrate on-the Sunday

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