This is the 850th most frequent Spanish word.
votar
To vote.
Here, 'votar' is used as a verb, meaning to cast a vote in an electoral process.
Ellos van a votar en las elecciones.
They are going to vote in the elections.
This sentence uses 'votar' to refer to a group decision-making process through voting.
El comité decidió votar cada propuesta individualmente.
The committee decided to vote on each proposal individually.
'Votar' in this context refers to the act of casting one’s vote as a citizen or participant.