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candidate in Portuguese

candidate in Portuguese is candidato, candidata — candidate means a person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.

candidate in Portuguese

candidato
noun
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]
candidata
noun
(originally, jargon) A participant in an examination. [from 1690s]

What does "candidate" mean?

  1. noun A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
    "Three candidates are running for city council this year."
  2. noun Someone or something well suited for a particular purpose or outcome.
    "This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition."
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candidate in a sentence

  • Three candidates are running for city council this year.
  • The hiring manager interviewed five candidates for the role.
  • This old barn is a prime candidate for demolition.
  • With its strong signal and low price, this phone is a good candidate for a first mobile.

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What is "candidate" in Portuguese?
"candidate" in Portuguese is candidato, candidata. candidate means: A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
How do you use "candidate" in a sentence?
Example: "Three candidates are running for city council this year." In Portuguese, "candidate" is candidato, candidata.
Are there other ways to say "candidate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "candidate": candidato, candidata.
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