What does candido in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word candido in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use candido in Italian.

The word candido in Italian means pure white, snow white, candid, frank, sincere, nominate, apply, become a candidate, present yourself as a candidate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word candido

pure white, snow white

aggettivo (bianchissimo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dopo il lavaggio, il lenzuolo uscì completamente candido.
After being washed, the sheet was pure white.

candid, frank, sincere

aggettivo (figurato (senza macchia, senza colpa)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Non posso sospettare di una persona candida come lui.
I can't suspect someone as sincere as him.

nominate

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mettere in lista per una carica)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Decisero di candidare il figlio del sindaco per aggirarne l'ineleggibilità.

apply

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (presentarsi come candidato)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il professore si è candidato per la presidenza del consiglio.

become a candidate

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (mirare ad un obiettivo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Con questa vittoria si è candidata al titolo.
With this victory he has become a candidate for the world title.

present yourself as a candidate

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (politica)

Alcuni funzionari comunali mi hanno proposto di candidarmi a sindaco l'anno prossimo.
Several municipal officers suggested I present myself as a candidate to the office of mayor next year.

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