This is the 6494th most frequent Portuguese word.
eleita
"Eleita" means "elected" or "chosen" in English.
The word 'eleita' is used as an adjective in the passive voice, indicating that the subject (the candidate) was elected.
A candidata foi eleita pelo povo.
The candidate was elected by the people.
Here, 'eleita' serves as an adjective in the passive voice, describing the individual selected or voted by a group.
Ela foi eleita a pessoa mais simpática da turma.
She was elected the kindest person in the class.
In this sentence, 'eleita' is used to signify selection, extending the usage beyond formal elections to general designation or choice.