candidate
From Latin 'candidatus', meaning 'clothed in white', referring to the white togas worn by Roman politicians.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈkændɪdeɪt/en-US]
candidato
literal
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aspirante
formal
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nominado
/
contender
formal
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candidate
untranslatable
(Though the English term 'candidate' can be sometimes used in SPANISH, it may not convey the same meaning widely as in English.)
A person who applies for a job or is nominated or considered for an election, position, award, or membership.
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- She is a strong candidate for the managerial position, with extensive experience in the field. — Someone being considered for a job or role
- The political party announced its candidate for the upcoming presidential election. — A person running for political office
- He was considered a promising candidate for the national team after his outstanding performance. — Someone chosen or considered for a group or competition
- The film was a strong candidate for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. — Something or someone being considered for an award or honor