candidacy

BrE /ˈkændɪdəsi/ AmE /ˈkændɪdəsi/

noun en → es

1 ELECTION [singular] B2

the situation of being a candidate in an election or competition

candidatura, postulación

  • a candidacy for something

Collocations election candidacy · political candidacy

  • He announced his candidacy for the presidency.

    Anunció su candidatura para la presidencia.

2 OPPORTUNITY [singular] C1

the opportunity to be considered for a job or position

oportunidad, posibilidad

  • a candidacy for something

Collocations job candidacy · position candidacy

  • She was given the chance to pursue a candidacy at the university.

    Se le dio la oportunidad de perseguir una candidatura en la universidad.