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aspirante

/as.piˈran.te/adjective / nounC1
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Meaning · adjective

aspiring, suction

  • aspiring or hoping to enter a profession or role
  • suction or intake (referring to technical devices)

In a sentence

Il concorso ha attirato centinaia di aspiranti cantanti.

The contest attracted hundreds of aspiring singers.

L'aspirante attrice ha superato brillantemente il provino.

The aspiring actress passed the audition brilliantly.

Abbiamo installato una nuova cappa aspirante in cucina.

We installed a new exhaust hood in the kitchen.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
aspirantemasculine · singular
aspirantefeminine · singular
aspirantimasculine · plural
aspirantifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly used as a noun ('un aspirante', 'un'aspirante') meaning 'applicant' or 'candidate'.
  • Invariable for gender: 'un aspirante attore', 'un'aspirante attrice'.

Meaning · noun

candidate, aspirant

  • A person who aims or aspires to a particular position, title, or profession.

In a sentence

Decine di aspiranti hanno partecipato all'audizione per il ruolo principale.

Dozens of candidates took part in the audition for the lead role.

È una scuola prestigiosa per aspiranti giornalisti e scrittori.

It is a prestigious school for aspiring journalists and writers.

L'aspirante al posto di direttore non possiede tutti i requisiti richiesti.

The applicant for the director position does not meet all the required qualifications.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
aspirantesingular
aspirantiplural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in the singular ('l'aspirante' for both genders); plural is 'gli aspiranti' (m.) or 'le aspiranti' (f.).
  • Often functions as an adjective-like modifier, e.g. 'aspirante attore' (aspiring actor).

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