Spanish Conversation · Level 132
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Spanish word
aspirante
Pronunciation
IPA/aspiˈɾante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)applicant
Example
El aspirante entregó su solicitud ayer.
The applicant submitted his application yesterday.
More examples
El aspirante tiene una entrevista mañana.
The applicant has an interview tomorrow.
Core concept
Applicant handing over an application form.
Common phrases
aspirante a
applicant for
aspirante al puesto
applicant for the position
aspirante a la beca
applicant for the scholarship
Similar words
candidato: Person standing or listed as a candidate in an election or hiring process.
postulante: Person who submits an application to be considered for a job or program.
solicitante: Person who applies for aid, a permit, or official authorization.
concursante: Person taking part in a contest or competitive selection for a prize or post.
Definition in Spanish
Designa a la persona que presenta una solicitud para un puesto, plaza, examen u otra oportunidad y compite por ser seleccionada.
Word origin
The noun comes from the Spanish verb aspirar (from Latin aspirare 'to breathe toward, to aspire') plus the agent suffix -ante, naming one who applies for selection.
Usage tips
- Aspirante commonly appears with the preposition a to name the target of the application (aspirante a un puesto, aspirante a una plaza).
Other meanings
- candidatenoun
- aspirantnoun
Opposites
- contratadohired personnoun
- seleccionadoselected personnoun
Related words
- aspiraciónaspirationnoun
- aspiraraspireverb