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contender
[/kənˈtɛndər/]
noun
pl: contenders
concorrente
1.
A person or team competing in a contest or rivalry
She is a strong contender for the championship title.
Ela é uma forte concorrente para o título do campeonato.
2.
Someone who argues or disputes a point
He was a contender in the debate about climate policy.
Ele era um debatedor no debate sobre a política climática.
3.
A candidate or aspirant for a position or award
Three contenders remain in the race for mayor.
Três candidatos permanecem na corrida pela prefeitura.
NYC Slang
player (as in 'he's a serious player in the race')
Synonyms
competitor
contestant
candidate
rival
challenger
Antonyms
non-competitor
bystander
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
concorrente
Most common term for competitor in competitions
General Brazilian
candidato
Used when referring to candidates for positions
Portugal
concorrente
Standard usage for competitor
Portugal
participante
Alternative term emphasizing participation
Related Idioms & Phrases
a serious contender
a dark horse contender
throw your hat in the ring as a contender
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