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    Candidato (en. Candidate)

    /kan.diˈda.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person considered for a particular role or function.
    She is the ideal candidate for the manager position.
    Ella es la candidata ideal para el puesto de gerente.
    A person who aspires to a position, post, or award.
    The presidential candidate presented his government plan.
    El candidato a la presidencia presentó su plan de gobierno.
    A person who takes an exam or test.
    The candidates took the university entrance exam.
    Los candidatos realizaron la prueba de ingreso a la universidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'candidatus', which means 'dressed in white', referring to the white toga worn by those who were running for office.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suitable candidate
    A candidate that meets all the necessary requirements.
    candidato idóneo
    potential candidate
    A person who has the capacity to be selected in the future.
    candidato potencial
    official candidate
    A candidate that has been approved by a party or group.
    candidato oficial

    Related Words

    nomination
    Action of presenting a candidacy.
    postulación
    election
    Process by which a candidate is elected.
    elección
    exam
    Evaluation for candidates.
    examen

    Slang Meanings

    Candidate (female)
    They sometimes use 'candidate' informally to refer to a woman seeking a position.
    Usan 'candidata' a veces para referirse de manera informal a una mujer que busca un puesto.
    Candi
    In the youth context, they sometimes call someone 'candi' who is campaigning.
    En el ámbito juvenil, a veces llaman 'candi' a quien está en campaña electoral.