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recuento

count, tally

noun rreh-KWEN-toh Less Common

Origin: From the verb recontar (to recount), from re- + contar (to count).

Also means

recount

Usage Note

Recuento is used for an official or careful count, such as a ballot recount (recuento de votos) or a census tally. It is more precise and formal than conteo (simple count). The verbal phrase hacer un recuento is standard.

Examples

"El recuento de votos llevó toda la noche."

Natural Translation

The vote count took all night.

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