was elected

[wəz ɪˈlɛktɪd]
verb phrase
foi eleito/eleita
1. past tense passive voice indicating that a person was chosen by vote to hold a position or office
She was elected president of the company last year.
Ela foi eleita presidente da empresa no ano passado.
2. to have received the majority of votes in an election
He was elected to the city council.
Ele foi eleito para o conselho municipal.
Election terminology is consistent between American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, municipal elections (eleições municipais) and presidential elections (eleições presidenciais) are major civic events. The phrase 'foi eleito' is used formally in political discourse and everyday conversation when discussing electoral outcomes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
was chosenwas voted inwas selected by votereceived election
Antonyms / Antônimos
was defeatedlost the electionwas rejectedfailed to be elected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
foi eleito/eleita
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
foi eleito/eleita
Standard usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
foi eleito/eleita
Standard usage, no significant variation
Portugal
foi eleito/eleita
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese uses same conjugation

Related Words

electioncandidatevoteelected officialballotcampaign

Related Idioms & Phrases

was elected by a landslide
was elected unanimously
was elected in a close race
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