aspirante

[as-pi-ˈrɐ̃-tə (PT) / as-pi-ˈrɐ̃-te (BR)]

noun/adjectivemasculine/feminine (variable)pl: aspirantes

aspirant; candidate; applicant

1. A person who aspires to achieve or obtain something; a candidate or applicant for a position

She is an aspirant for the position of manager.

Ela é uma aspirante ao cargo de gerente.

2. Someone who has ambitions or desires to reach a certain status or goal

Young aspirants to the throne competed fiercely.

Jovens aspirantes ao trono competiram ferozmente.

3. In military context, a junior officer or cadet in training

The aspirant completed his military training.

O aspirante completou seu treinamento militar.

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General Brazilian

aspirante

Standard usage; commonly used in military and educational contexts

Portugal

aspirante

Standard usage; frequently used in formal applications and candidacies

São Paulo

candidato

Often preferred synonym in business contexts

aspirante a algo - aspiring to something

aspirante a poeta - aspiring poet

aspirante ao cargo - candidate for the position

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