candidatos

kan-dee-DAH-tohs/kandiˈdatos/

“candidatos” means “candidates” in Spanish (people running for office or applying for a job).

candidates

Also: applicants, nominees

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📝 In Action

Hay muchos candidatos para este puesto de trabajo.

There are many candidates for this job position.

Los candidatos a la presidencia debaten hoy.

The presidential candidates are debating today.

Estamos buscando a los mejores candidatos.

We are looking for the best candidates.

Word Connections

Synonyms

aspirantes (aspirants/hopefuls)
postulantes (applicants)

Antonyms

empleadores (employers)
electores (voters)

Common Collocations

selección de candidatos – selection of candidates
candidatos potenciales – potential candidates
lista de candidatos – list of candidates

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "candidatos" in Spanish:

applicants→candidates→nominees→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: candidatos

Question 1 of 2

If you are interviewing 5 people for a new job, what do you call them in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

candidato(candidate (male)) — Noun

candidata(candidate (female)) — Noun

candidatura(candidacy/nomination) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

datos gatos platos contratos

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'candidatus,' which literally means 'clothed in white.' In ancient Rome, people running for office wore bright white togas to show they were honest and pure.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: candidatesFrench: candidats

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'candidatos' only for politics?

Not at all! It is very common in the business world for job interviews, and even for sports or academic awards.

What is the difference between 'aspirantes' and 'candidatos'?

They are very similar, but 'aspirante' emphasizes the desire or 'hope' of getting the spot, while 'candidato' is more formal and official.