No. 718 in Portuguese
voto
"Voto" in Portuguese means "vote" or "a choice expressed in an election or decision."
In a sentence
Eu fiz meu voto durante a eleição ontem.
I cast my vote during the election yesterday.
Here, 'voto' is a noun referring to the act of participating in an election.
Eu voto nas medidas que promovem a educação.
I vote for the measures that promote education.
In this sentence, 'voto' is a verb meaning to cast a vote or make a choice in an election.
Meu voto é para o candidato mais preparado.
My vote is for the most prepared candidate.
Here, 'voto' again serves as a noun indicating the decision or choice made by the speaker in an electoral context.
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