finalista
“finalista” means “finalist” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
finalist
Also: shortlisted candidate
📝 In Action
Él es el primer finalista del torneo.
A1He is the first finalist of the tournament.
Las tres finalistas del concurso de canto son increíbles.
A2The three finalists in the singing contest are amazing.
Quedé como finalista en el proceso de selección para el puesto.
B1I ended up as a finalist in the selection process for the job.
finalist
📝 In Action
El equipo finalista celebró con su afición.
A2The finalist team celebrated with its fans.
Presentaron las obras finalistas en la galería.
B1They presented the finalist works in the gallery.
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How do you say 'the female finalist'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'final' (derived from the Latin 'finalis' meaning 'relating to an end') combined with the suffix '-ista' (used to describe people with a specific role or profession).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'finalista' change to 'finalisto' for a man?
No. Spanish words ending in '-ista' (like 'dentista', 'artista', or 'finalista') use the same spelling for all genders.
Is a 'finalista' the winner?
Not necessarily. A 'finalista' is anyone who reaches the final round. The winner is the 'ganador' or 'campeón', while the other person is also a 'finalista'.
Can I use 'finalista' for job interviews?
Yes! If you are in the last stage of a job selection process, you can say 'Soy uno de los finalistas para el puesto'.