This is the 1197th most frequent Portuguese word.
eleito
"Eleito" means "elected" or "chosen" in English.
Here, 'eleito' is used as the past participle of the verb 'eleger', indicating the result of a voting process.
O candidato foi eleito presidente da associação.
The candidate was elected president of the association.
In this sentence, 'eleito' describes being chosen, emphasizing selection or preference rather than strictly voting.
O livro eleito pelo grupo como o melhor do ano foi muito popular.
The book chosen by the group as the best of the year was very popular.
Here, 'eleito' conveys being chosen based on particular criteria, highlighting recognition and selection.