Meaning
candidature, candidacy
- application
In a sentence
Ho inviato la candidatura ieri sera.
I sent in the application yesterday evening.
Hai già preparato la tua candidatura?
Have you already prepared your candidacy?
La mia candidatura non è stata accettata.
My application was not accepted.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| candidatura | feminine · singular |
| candidature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use candidatura for elections, awards, or official selection processes; for a job application, candidatura works, but colloquial Italian often prefers fare domanda.
- Common with presentare la propria candidatura and candidarsi. Learners often overuse applicazione, which usually means practical application, not applying for a position.
- Register is neutral to formal, especially in HR, politics, and institutions. In casual speech, people may say mi sono candidato/a or ho mandato il CV.