voturile

Voturile is the definite plural form of the Romanian noun vot, meaning the votes or ballots cast in an election or decision-making process. The indefinite plural is voturi, while the definite plural voturile is used when referring to specific votes that have already been mentioned or are clearly identified in context. The singular forms are vot (indefinite) and votul (definite). The term is common in political, administrative, and organizational contexts.

Etymology and usage notes: vot ultimately derives from Latin votum and entered Romanian through historical contact with Romance languages. Romanian grammar marks the definite article as a suffix, so voturile literally means “the votes,” in contrast to voturi, which means “votes” in a non-specific sense. This distinction is frequently observed in media reports, official resolutions, and academic analyses of election results.

In electoral contexts, voturile are counted to determine outcomes. Official results state how many voturi each candidate or option received and may break them down into categories such as voturi valabile (valid votes) and voturi nule (invalid or spoiled votes). The phrasing “voturile au fost numărate” is common in news reports and official statements. In internal organizational voting, voturile reflect members’ choices on proposals, leadership, or policy questions and can be governed by statutes or by-laws.

See also: vot, voturi valabile, voturi nule.