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    Candidato (en. Candidate)

    /kan.diˈda.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    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.
    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.

    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.