suitable candidates

[/ˈsuːtəbəl ˈkændɪdeɪts/]
noun phrasepl: suitable candidates
candidatos adequados
1. People who meet the necessary qualifications, skills, or requirements for a particular position, role, or opportunity
We are looking for suitable candidates with experience in software development.
Estamos procurando por candidatos adequados com experiência em desenvolvimento de software.
2. Applicants who are considered appropriate or fitting for a specific job or task
The company interviewed several suitable candidates for the management position.
A empresa entrevistou vários candidatos adequados para a posição de gerente.
In Brazilian business culture, 'candidatos adequados' is the standard term used in job postings and HR communications. In Portugal, 'candidatos apropriados' may be preferred in more formal contexts. The phrase is essential in recruitment processes across both Portuguese-speaking regions and reflects professional standards in hiring practices.
NYC Slang
qualified prospects; the right people for the job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
qualified candidatesappropriate candidateseligible candidatesfit candidatescompetent candidates
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsuitable candidatesunqualified candidatesineligible candidatesincompetent candidates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidatos adequados
Most common translation used in formal HR and business contexts
General Brazilian
candidatos qualificados
Alternative used when emphasizing required skills and qualifications
Portugal
candidatos apropriados
Common in Portuguese business language, slightly more formal
Portugal
candidatos elegíveis
Used when focusing on meeting minimum requirements

Related Words

job applicationrecruitmentinterviewqualificationshiring processresumeselection criteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

find the right fit
a good match
fit the bill
have what it takes
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