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candidata

candidate

noun kahn-dee-DAH-tah Less Common

Origin: From Latin candidatus (clothed in white, referring to Roman office-seekers).

Usage Note

Candidata is the feminine form of candidato. Both are used in political, academic, and job-application contexts. Presentarse como candidata = 'to run as a candidate'. The related noun candidatura means 'candidacy' or a slate of candidates, not the person.

Examples

"La candidata presentó su programa electoral."

Natural Translation

The candidate presented her electoral programme.

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