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novice candidates

[ˈnɑːvɪs ˈkændɪdeɪts]
nounpl: novice candidates
candidatos novatos
1. People who are applying for a position, role, or participation in an activity for the first time and lack experience
The program welcomes novice candidates with no prior experience in the field.
O programa acolhe candidatos novatos sem experiência prévia na área.
2. Beginners or inexperienced individuals competing in a selection process or competition
Several novice candidates participated in the marathon despite their limited training.
Vários candidatos novatos participaram na maratona apesar do seu treinamento limitado.
NYC Slang
greenhorns
Synonyms
beginnersnewcomersinexperienced candidatesjunior candidatesfirst-time applicants
Antonyms
experienced candidatesseasoned candidatesveteran candidatesexpert candidates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos novatos
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
candidatos iniciantes
Also commonly used in São Paulo business contexts
Portugal
candidatos inexperientes
Preferred in formal Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

wet behind the ears
learning the ropes
starting from scratch
fresh meat
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