reelegido

Reelegido is the past participle of the Spanish verb reelegir, meaning “elected again.” It is used to describe a person or entity that has won an election to a position for a new term after previously holding that position. The term is common in political contexts but can refer to any elected office, such as a mayor, governor, or board member.

Origin and grammar: The word is formed from the prefix re- meaning “again” plus elegir (to elect). The correct past participle is reelegido. It has feminine and plural forms: reelegida, reelegidos, reelegidas. It can function as an adjective, as in “un alcalde reelegido,” or as part of a compound tense with ser or haber: “fue reelegido,” “han sido reelegidos.”

Usage: Reelegido is widely used in political reporting across Spanish-speaking countries to refer to individuals who have been elected for a second or subsequent term. It can also apply to other elected positions in organizations or corporations.

Related terms: The corresponding noun is reelección (“reelection”). The verb is reelegir (“to re-elect”). These terms are often used together in discussions of electoral outcomes and political strategy.