Translation
candidate
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Word origin
From Latin candidatus ('clothed in white'), because Roman office-seekers wore a white toga. From candidus ('white, bright'), the same root as English 'candid' and 'candour'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- candidatus
- English cognates
- candidate, candid
Grammar
Examples
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The candidate won the election by a narrow margin.
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There are five candidates for the job.
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Each candidate presented their programme to the public.
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Which candidate are you going to vote for?
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The candidate answered all the questions calmly.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 7: candidato, fiel, garaje and 7 more words.