Meaning
candidate
- applicant
In a sentence
Marta è la candidata giusta per il lavoro.
Marta is the right candidate for the job.
Hai già visto i candidati per questo posto?
Have you already seen the applicants for this position?
Non hanno scelto quel candidato alla fine.
They didn't choose that candidate in the end.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| candidato | masculine · singular |
| candidati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use candidato for elections and job or school selection. For someone who simply applies, richiedente or aspirante may fit better by context.
- After candidarsi, use a or alle: candidarsi a sindaco, alle elezioni. Not *candidarsi per in standard Italian.
- In politics and formal contexts, candidato/a changes for gender: candidato, candidata. Plural agrees normally: candidati, candidate.