aspirante
“aspirante” means “candidate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
candidate, applicant
Also: contender
📝 In Action
Había más de cien aspirantes para el puesto de profesor.
B1There were more than a hundred applicants for the teaching position.
La joven aspirante a actriz fue a su primera audición.
B1The young aspiring actress went to her first audition.
El jurado eligió al aspirante más preparado.
B2The jury chose the most prepared candidate.
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📝 In Action
Es una escritora aspirante con mucho talento.
B2She is a very talented aspiring writer.
Los grupos aspirantes deben enviar sus maquetas antes del lunes.
C1The aspiring bands must send their demos before Monday.
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Words that translate to "aspirante" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: aspirante
Question 1 of 3
Which is the correct way to say 'the female applicant'?
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From the Latin word 'aspirans,' which describes someone 'breathing toward' a goal or having a strong desire for something.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aspirante' only for jobs?
No, it can be used for someone trying to enter a university, someone competing in a talent show, or even someone trying to join a sports team.
Should I use 'a' after aspirante?
Yes, if you want to specify the role they want. For example: 'aspirante a soldado' (aspiring soldier).
Can 'aspirante' mean someone who is breathing?
Technically, the root verb 'aspirar' means to inhale, but 'aspirante' is almost exclusively used to mean a candidate or an aspiring person.