elígeme
/elixeme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "elect me" is translated into Spanish as elígeme.
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to choose a person for a specific position or role.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative form of the verb elegir (to elect or choose) and the object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
The form elígeme is used in informal settings, whereas elígame is the formal version used when addressing someone with respect or distance.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, it is common to use the phrase voten por mí, compatriotas to mean "vote for me, fellow countrymen".
How does it change in a sentence?
The accent mark on the í is required in the imperative form to maintain the correct stress on the third-to-last syllable.
How do you pronounce it?
/elixeme/
Did you know?
- The root of elígeme is related to the Latin 'eligere', which literally meant 'to pick out' or 'to gather by hand'.
- In Spanish, the verb elegir is used for both high-stakes political elections and mundane tasks, such as when a child is asked to elegir a toy from a shelf.
- While elígeme is a direct command, using it without por favor in a social context can be perceived as an aggressive demand rather than a request.
Examples in context
- Estimados votantes, les pido que me elijan como su próximo alcalde. Juntos, podemos lograr un cambio positivo en nuestra comunidad.Dear voters, I ask that you choose me as your next mayor. Together, we can achieve positive change in our community.
- Hola a todos, mi nombre es María García y quiero que voten por mí en estas elecciones. ¡Vamos a trabajar juntos para un futuro mejor!Hello everyone, my name is María García, and I want you to vote for me in these elections. Let's work together for a better future!
- Elígeme para la presidencia del club.Elect me for the club presidency.
- Si quieres un cambio, elígeme.If you want a change, elect me.
- Por favor, elígeme como representante.Please, elect me as representative.
Example conversation
Daniel is campaigning for a student position at school.
- DanielElena, por favor elígeme para el consejo.Elena, please elect me to the council.
- ElenaLo pensaré, Daniel, si tus ideas son buenas.I'll think about it, Daniel, if your ideas are good.
- DanielTe prometo que haré un gran trabajo.I promise you that I will do a great job.
- ElenaEstá bien, demostraré mi apoyo en la votación.Alright, I will show my support in the vote.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
