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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