candidato
1. A person who is running for or being considered for an elected office or position
She is a candidate for mayor in the upcoming election.
Ela é uma candidata à prefeitura na próxima eleição.
2. A person who is being considered for a job or role
We have three candidates for the marketing position.
Temos três candidatos para a posição de marketing.
3. A person taking an examination or test
The candidates must arrive 15 minutes before the exam.
Os candidatos devem chegar 15 minutos antes do exame.
4. A person or thing that is likely to experience or suffer something specified
He is a candidate for heart disease given his family history.
Ele é um candidato a doença cardíaca dada sua história familiar.
Related Idioms & Phrases
prime candidate - candidato de primeira escolha
strong candidate - candidato forte
unlikely candidate - candidato improvável
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