No. 573 in Portuguese
candidato
Candidate.
In a sentence
O candidato apresentou suas propostas de forma convincente.
The candidate presented his proposals convincingly.
Here, 'candidato' refers to an individual running for a position, such as in an election, showcasing the basic use of the word.
Ela é candidata a uma vaga no programa de intercâmbio.
She is a candidate for a spot in the exchange program.
In this sentence, 'candidata' (feminine form) is used to describe someone applying or competing for an opportunity, demonstrating the gender agreement in the term's usage.
O jovem aspirante deseja se tornar candidato a vereador nas próximas eleições.
The young aspirant wishes to become a candidate for councilor in the next elections.
Here, 'candidato' is used to refer to someone aspiring or planning to run for a public office, extending the scope of the term to potential candidates.
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