Spanish word

candidatura

Pronunciation

IPA/kandiðaˈtuɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncandidacy

Example

¿Apoyas la candidatura de Juan?

Do you support Juan's candidacy?

Illustration for candidatura (candidacy)

More examples

Tras hablar con su familia, Marta retiró su candidatura.

After speaking with her family, Marta withdrew her candidacy.

Core concept

Formal nomination submitted to put a person or list forward for an office or award.

Common phrases

  • presentar su candidatura

    submit one's candidacy

  • retirar su candidatura

    withdraw one's candidacy

  • promover la candidatura

    promote the candidacy

Similar words

postulación: Formal application submitted by someone to be considered for a position, grant, or prize.
nominación: Official act or decision that names a person as a candidate for a post or award.
candidato: Person who stands as a candidate in an election or selection process.
solicitud: Formal written request or form submitted to ask for something, such as a job, benefit, or permit.

Definition in Spanish

Nominación o propuesta oficial de una persona, grupo o lista para optar a un cargo, premio o responsabilidad pública.

Word origin

From medieval Latin candidatura, ultimately from Latin candidatus 'one dressed in white' and candidus 'white', referring to the white garments worn by ancient seekers of office.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are presentar la candidatura and retirar la candidatura, and in informal contexts speakers often say presentarse instead of using the noun.

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