What is the Spanish word for "elective"?

Learn how to say "elective" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

elective

Spanish

electivo

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Alternative translations of "elective"

optativo
voluntario

Examples of how to use "elective" in Spanish

English
I am taking an elective course in photography.
Spanish
Estoy tomando un curso electivo de fotografía.
English
She chose an elective art class.
Spanish
Ella eligió una clase electiva de arte.
English
History is my favorite elective this term.
Spanish
La historia es mi materia electiva favorita este semestre.
English
Students selected an elective for next semester.
Spanish
Los estudiantes seleccionaron una materia electiva para el próximo semestre.
English
Is journalism offered as an elective this year?
Spanish
¿Se ofrece periodismo como materia electiva este año?

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