General elections in Brazil are so close now, scheduled to be held on 7 October. We’ve started talking about it here. Now, find a list of some useful vocabulary for you to start discussing this in English.
Useful Vocabulary
campaign (n) In an election a campaign is an organized effort which seeks to win the vote of the electorate. Often called a ‘political campaign’ or an ‘election campaign’.
campaign (v) The things a candidate does to be elected. (kissing babies, shaking hands, giving speeches, etc.)
candidate (n) The person who is running in an election
coalition (n) If there’s no outright winner in an election a government can be formed in which several parties cooperate.
debate (n) A formal discussion of the merits of something.
debate (v) To argue for and against something.
elect (v) The act of voting to select the winner of a political office.
election (n)The formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.
electorate (n) The people who are eligible to vote in an election.
government (n) The political body with the power to make and/or enforce laws for a country.
party (n) An organization formed to gain political power.
political (adj) Related to politics.
politician (n) A person active in politics.
politics (n) The process by which governments make decisions.
run (v) To campaign to stand for a political position.
Speaking
- Have you voted, yet?
- Are you going to vote?
- Which party are you voting for?*
- Who are you going to vote for?*
- Who got the most votes?
*Be careful about asking this. For many people, voting is a personal matter.
Andrea Althoff 