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    Candidata (en. Candidate)

    /kan.diˈda.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who presents herself to be elected or selected.
    The presidential candidate presented her government program.
    La candidata a presidente presentó su programa de gobierno.
    A person who aspires to receive an honor or recognition.
    She is the favorite candidate for the Nobel Prize.
    Ella es la candidata favorita para el premio Nobel.
    Woman who applies for a job or position.
    The candidate we interviewed had excellent references.
    La candidata que entrevistamos tenía excelentes referencias.

    Etymology

    The word 'candidata' comes from the Latin 'candidatus', which means 'one who has been dressed in white', referring to the clothing of those who aspired to a public office.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ideal candidate
    Woman who meets all the desired characteristics for a position.
    candidata ideal
    Candidate for the election
    Woman who runs to be elected in an electoral process.
    candidata a la elección
    Candidate for a position
    Woman who applies for a job or vacant position.
    candidata a un puesto

    Related Words

    Candidacy
    The state or process of applying for a position.
    candidatura
    Candidate (masculine form)
    A person who runs, in this case, a man.
    candidato

    Slang Meanings

    Candi
    At the party, everyone knew her as Candi because she was the most popular candidate.
    En la fiesta, todos la conocían como Candi porque era la candidata más popular.
    Candidona
    The Candidona showed up very confidently at the debate.
    La Candidona se presentó con mucha confianza al debate.