candidato

Portuguese

/kɐ̃d͡ʒiˈdatu/, /kɐ̃diˈðatu/

noun
Definitions
  • candidate
  • applicant

Etymology

Derived from Latin candidātus (a person who is standing for public office).

Origin

Latin

candidātus

Gloss

a person who is standing for public office

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