kandidatura
kandidatúra with stress marks
candidacy
Usage Note
Kandidatura is a Spanish loanword referring to the formal status or period of being a candidate for office. More formal in register than kandidato, it appears in political journalism, legal documents, and official announcements — particularly in discussions of filing certificates of candidacy and electoral eligibility.
Examples
" Inihayag niya ang kanyang kandidatura. "
Natural Translation
He announced his candidacy.
Literal Translation
Announced he the his candidacy.
" Seryoso ang kanyang kandidatura. "
Natural Translation
His/Her candidacy is serious.
Literal Translation
Serious the his/her candidacy.
" Bagama't matindi ang kanyang kandidatura sa pagkasenador, marami pa ring nag-aalinlangan kung tatakbo nga siya sa darating na halalan. "
Natural Translation
Although his candidacy for senator is strong, many still doubt whether he will actually run in the coming election.
Literal Translation
Although intense the his candidacy in-the senatorship, many still doubting whether run indeed he in-the coming election.
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