This is the 4724th most frequent Portuguese word.
eleitorado
The Portuguese word "eleitorado" translates to "electorate" in English, referring to the body of people entitled to vote in an election.
In this sentence, 'eleitorado' is used to refer collectively to the group of voters eligible to participate in the elections in Brazil.
O eleitorado brasileiro costuma participar ativamente nas eleições.
The Brazilian electorate tends to actively participate in elections.
Here, 'eleitorado' specifies a demographic group within the electorate—the younger voters.
O candidato precisa conquistar o apoio do eleitorado jovem.
The candidate needs to win the support of the young electorate.
In this usage, 'eleitorado' is referred to in terms of its composition or makeup, which can be influenced by external factors such as legal modifications.