elecciones de medio término
/eleɡθjones de medjo teɾmino/from spelling rules
The English phrase "midterm elections" is translated into Spanish as elecciones de medio término.
This phrase refers to general elections held halfway through a president's term to elect members of Congress. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term elecciones legislativas is used more frequently to describe these events.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun elecciones is feminine and plural. If you choose to add an adjective to the phrase, such as "important", it must match this gender and number by becoming importantes.
Did you know?
- The word medio was borrowed directly from Latin because the naturally evolved Spanish versions would have sounded too similar to the word for 'to piss'.
- In most Spanish-speaking countries, there is no exact conceptual equivalent to the US 'midterm' because their legislative and presidential cycles operate on different schedules.
Examples in context
- Las elecciones de medio término son muy importantes.The midterm elections are very important.
- ¿Cuándo serán las próximas elecciones de medio término?When will the next midterm elections be?
- Muchos votantes participan en las elecciones de medio término.Many voters participate in the midterm elections.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing politics at a cafe.
- LucíaMateo, ¿estás siguiendo las noticias sobre las elecciones de medio término?Mateo, are you following the news about the midterm elections?
- MateoSí, Lucía, estoy muy interesado en los resultados.Yes, Lucía, I am very interested in the results.
- LucíaYo también, creo que cambiarán mucho el panorama político.Me too, I think they will change the political landscape a lot.
- MateoEs verdad, las elecciones de medio término siempre son intensas.It's true, midterm elections are always intense.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, medio, término, CC BY-SA 4.0.
