Spanish Conversation · Level 26
90 words
Spanish word
candidato
Pronunciation
IPA/kandiˈðato/
Meaning
- masculine nouncandidate
Example
Es el candidato para el puesto.
He is the candidate for the job.
More examples
El candidato ideal tiene experiencia relevante.
The ideal candidate has relevant experience.
Core concept
Person proposed for a post and seeking selection.
Common phrases
ser candidato a
be a candidate for
candidato ideal
ideal candidate
candidato a la presidencia
candidate for the presidency
Similar words
aspirante: Person actively striving or preparing to obtain a position, title, or role.
postulante: Person who has submitted an application or formal paperwork for a job or qualification.
nominado: Person formally named or designated as a nominee for a specific post.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que presenta su candidatura o que es propuesta para un puesto, cargo o distinción y compite por ser seleccionada.
Word origin
From Latin candidatus, from candidus 'white', originally a term for someone wearing a white toga when standing for office.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, 'candidato' commonly takes the preposition 'a' for the position (candidato a alcalde), and in job contexts 'postulante' or 'aspirante' is often used instead of candidato.
Other meanings
- applicantnoun
- nomineenoun
Opposites
- elegidoelected personnoun
Related words
- candidaturacandidacynoun
- candidatarserun for officeverb