How to Say "Veto" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

veto

/ˈbeto/

The English phrase 'veto' is translated into Spanish as veto.

The word refers to an authoritative prohibition or a negative. While veto is the noun, the related verb form meaning 'to veto' is vetar.

Meaning: an authoritative prohibition or negative (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun veto is masculine and is typically used with the definite article el veto.

/ˈbeto/

The Spanish verb vetar can also mean to censor a book, a movie or a piece of news, acting as a synonym for censurar in specific journalistic contexts.
In Spanish, veto is not just for politics. It is commonly used in social contexts, such as when a person is vetado from a nightclub or a social circle because of their behavior.
The word veto comes from the Latin vetō, which literally translates to 'I forbid'.

El diez de julio, el veto fue anunciado.
On July tenth, the veto was announced.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use veto in a sentence.
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El presidente ejerció su veto respecto a la ley de impuestos.
The president exercised his veto regarding the tax law.
Yo digo que no al parque temático, ¿qué tal una excursión a la playa?
I veto the theme park, how about a trip to the beach?
El director aplicó su veto a la propuesta.
The director applied his veto to the proposal.
La nueva ley enfrentará un veto inmediato.
The new law will face an immediate veto.

Two colleagues discussing a rejected proposal at work.

Lucía

Daniel, ¿viste el resultado de la propuesta?
Daniel, did you see the result of the proposal?
Daniel

Sí, el jefe impuso un veto inmediato.
Yes, the boss imposed an immediate veto.
Lucía

Es una lástima que usara su veto.
It's a shame he used his veto.
Daniel

Ahora tenemos que cambiar todo el plan.
Now we have to change the whole plan.

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