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vetar
/beˈtaɾ/
to veto
El presidente vetó la ley aprobada por el Congreso.
The president vetoed the law passed by Congress.
Law
formal
To officially reject or prohibit a proposal, law, or action, especially in a legislative context.
El consejo vetó la decisión del comité ejecutivo.
The board vetoed the executive committee's decision.
El gobernador vetó el proyecto de ley por considerarlo inconstitucional.
The governor vetoed the bill, deeming it unconstitutional.
Commonly used in political and legal contexts. The noun form is 'veto'.
general
To refuse to accept or allow something.
Mi jefe vetó mi propuesta de cambio en el proyecto.
My boss vetoed my proposal to change the project.
Used in everyday language to describe disapproval or rejection of an idea.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'vetar' to mean 'to see' (use 'ver') or 'to visit' (use 'visitar'). 'Vetar' specifically implies rejection or prohibition.
Gold Rule
Political Context
In political contexts, 'vetar' is often used with laws, bills, or decisions made by opposing parties or bodies.
Word Origin
From Latin 'vetāre' (to forbid). The word entered Spanish through ecclesiastical Latin in the 15th century.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'vetar' is transitive and requires a direct object (e.g., 'vetar una ley'). The noun form 'veto' is also used, often in political contexts.
Word Breakdown
vet-
root from Latin 'vetāre' (to forbid)
root-ar
infinitive verb ending in Spanish
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