voto
1. (noun) A formal expression of choice or opinion, typically in an election or decision-making process
She cast her vote for the presidential candidate.
Ela deu seu voto para o candidato presidencial.
2. (noun) The right or opportunity to express a choice in a decision
Every citizen has the right to vote.
Todo cidadão tem o direito de votar.
3. (verb) To express one's choice or preference in an election or decision
I will vote in the upcoming election.
Vou votar na próxima eleição.
4. (verb) To decide or determine by voting
The committee voted to approve the proposal.
O comitê votou para aprovar a proposta.
5. (noun) The total number of votes cast or the result of voting
The vote was split between the two candidates.
O voto foi dividido entre os dois candidatos.
Voting is a fundamental right in both Brazilian and American democracy. In Brazil, voting is mandatory for citizens aged 18-70, with penalties for non-compliance. In the USA, voting is a right but not mandatory. The term 'voto' carries significant cultural weight in both nations as a symbol of civic participation and democratic values.
NYC Slang
None specifically, though 'casting your ballot' is a common colloquial phrase
Related Idioms & Phrases
vote with one's feet (expressing disapproval by leaving)
cast a vote (to formally submit one's vote)
vote of confidence (a formal expression of trust)
vote of no confidence (formal expression of lack of trust)
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