candidate

candidato

Persona que busca ser elegida para un empleo o un cargo.

En inglés sencillo: Someone trying to be chosen for a job or elected to a position.

• We interviewed three candidates.
• The candidate promised to improve local schools.
• Which candidate will you vote for?

Cómo se usa: candidate for something (She is a candidate for mayor.)

Sinónimos: applicant, contender

Expresiones frecuentes: presidential candidate, job candidate, candidate for something

candidato

Persona o cosa adecuada para un fin concreto, o con posibilidades de ser elegida.

En inglés sencillo: Someone or something suitable for, or likely to be chosen for, a particular purpose.

• She is an ideal candidate for the award.
• The old bridge is a candidate for replacement.
• Is he a suitable candidate for surgery?

Cómo se usa: candidate for something (This building is a good candidate for restoration.)

Sinónimos: possibility, prospect

Expresiones frecuentes: ideal candidate, likely candidate, candidate for surgery

examinando, candidato

Persona que se presenta a un examen.

En inglés sencillo: Someone taking an examination.

• Candidates must bring a pen.
• Each candidate received a different question paper.
• Successful candidates will get their certificates next month.

Sinónimos: examinee

Expresiones frecuentes: exam candidate, successful candidate, candidate number