candidate

candidato

Persona che cerca di ottenere un lavoro o di essere eletta a una carica.

In inglese semplice: Someone trying to be chosen for a job or elected to a position.

• We interviewed three candidates.
• The candidate promised to improve local schools.
• Which candidate will you vote for?

Come si usa: candidate for something (She is a candidate for mayor.)

Sinonimi: applicant, contender

Espressioni comuni: presidential candidate, job candidate, candidate for something

candidato

Persona o cosa adatta a uno scopo preciso, o che potrebbe essere scelta.

In inglese semplice: Someone or something suitable for, or likely to be chosen for, a particular purpose.

• She is an ideal candidate for the award.
• The old bridge is a candidate for replacement.
• Is he a suitable candidate for surgery?

Come si usa: candidate for something (This building is a good candidate for restoration.)

Sinonimi: possibility, prospect

Espressioni comuni: ideal candidate, likely candidate, candidate for surgery

candidato, esaminando

Persona che sostiene un esame.

In inglese semplice: Someone taking an examination.

• Candidates must bring a pen.
• Each candidate received a different question paper.
• Successful candidates will get their certificates next month.

Sinonimi: examinee

Espressioni comuni: exam candidate, successful candidate, candidate number