Elegível
Example: A candidata é elegível para receber a bolsa de estudos.
Definition
"Elegível" describes someone or something that meets the necessary criteria or requirements to be chosen or to participate in a particular situation, such as a candidate qualified to receive a scholarship.
Etymology
The word "elegível" comes from the Latin verb 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose.' It entered Portuguese through the formation of adjectives indicating suitability or qualification, reflecting the idea of being 'able to be chosen.' Did you know? The root 'eligere' also gave rise to the English word 'eligible.'
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