How to Say "to shortlist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to shortlist” is “seleccionar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2formal
picking candidates for a role
Examples
Debemos seleccionar los mejores granos de café a mano.
We must screen the best coffee beans by hand.
El comité seleccionó a tres candidatos finales.
The committee shortlisted three final candidates.
Focus on the Result
When used in a professional context, this verb emphasizes the care and criteria used to make the choice.
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