This is the 4450th most frequent Portuguese word.
candidatura
Application or candidacy for a position, job, or election.
Here, 'candidatura' refers to the application process for participating in a specific program.
A candidatura ao programa de intercâmbio foi aceita.
The application for the exchange program was accepted.
In this context, 'candidatura' refers to a political candidacy for an office.
Ele anunciou sua candidatura para o cargo de prefeito na semana passada.
He announced his candidacy for the position of mayor last week.
Here, 'candidatura' is used to indicate the submission process for competing for an award.