suitable person
[/ˈsuːtəbl ˈpɜːrsən/]
noun phrasepl: suitable people / suitable persons
pessoa adequada / pessoa apropriada
1. An individual who possesses the necessary qualities, skills, experience, or qualifications for a particular role, position, task, or responsibility
She is a suitable person for the job because of her extensive experience in project management.
Ela é uma pessoa adequada para o cargo por causa de sua vasta experiência em gestão de projetos.
2. Someone considered appropriate or fitting for a specific context, situation, or requirement
We need to find a suitable person to mentor the new employees.
Precisamos encontrar uma pessoa apropriada para orientar os novos funcionários.
3. In legal contexts, a person deemed competent and trustworthy to execute duties or responsibilities
The judge appointed a suitable person as guardian for the minor.
O juiz nomeou uma pessoa adequada como guardião do menor.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, finding 'the suitable person' for a role is a crucial aspect of hiring and organizational management. In Brazil, there is often emphasis on both technical qualifications and interpersonal skills (jogo de cintura - adaptability). In Portugal and European contexts, the term 'pessoa indicada' is frequently used in formal administrative and legal settings.
NYC Slang
the right person for the job / the perfect fit
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