eleitos

Eleitos is a Portuguese term used as both a noun and an adjective to refer to people who have won an election or to positions that require election. In everyday use, it denotes those who have been officially chosen to hold public office, such as deputies, vereadores, mayors, or other elected representatives. The phrase can also describe bodies or groups composed of such individuals, for example “os eleitos para o parlamento.”

Etymology and grammar: Eleitos comes from the verb eleger (to elect), which in turn derives from Latin eligere, meaning to choose or select. The feminine plural form is eleitas, and the singular forms are eleito (masculine) and eleita (feminine). As an adjective, eleitos modifies the noun it accompanies, while as a noun it refers to the people themselves.

Context and usage: The term is common in Portuguese-speaking countries, including Portugal and Brazil, in reference to results of elections and to elected officeholders. It is typically used after the electoral process has been completed and results certified by the appropriate authorities. In political discourse, distinctions may be made between eleitos (those who have won) and candidatos (candidates who ran but were not elected).

Notes: The word emphasizes the outcome of the electoral process rather than the act of running. It is also used in legal and procedural contexts to denote officers who have been formally installed or sworn in after being elected. Examples: “Os eleitos tomarão posse em janeiro” or “Os eleitos pelo povo representarão a comunidade.”