Spanish Conversation · Level 103
60 words
Spanish word
precandidato
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾekandiˈðato/
Meaning
- masculine nounprospective candidate
Example
¿Quién es el precandidato del partido?
Who is the party's prospective candidate?
More examples
Los vecinos mostraron apoyo al precandidato en la plaza.
The neighbors showed support for the prospective candidate in the square.
Core concept
Person seeking support or testing the field before filing a formal candidacy.
Common phrases
mostrar apoyo al precandidato
show support for the prospective candidate
Similar words
candidato: Person registered as a contender for public office and listed among candidates.
aspirante: Person striving to be chosen for a post through competitive selection procedures.
postulante: Person seeking a post by applying and participating in recruitment or selection stages.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que anuncia públicamente su intención de postularse a un cargo público antes de presentar la candidatura formal.
Word origin
From Latin prae 'before' plus candidatus, entering Spanish as precandidato to refer to someone who seeks backing or signals intent before presenting a formal candidacy.
Usage tips
- Within party contexts, 'precandidato' often names someone courting internal support before official lists are set, so its use can indicate intra-party competition rather than final ballot status.