Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretendente
noun
pre-ten-den-te
Definition
Someone who aspires to a certain position or status.
Examples
- He is a strong candidato a presidente, with several years of experience.
- As an applicant, she was a serious pretendente for the scholarship.
Meaning
The term generally refers to a person who claims or aspires to a particular title, role, or position, especially in contexts like relationships or job applications.
Synonyms
- applicant
- candidate
- aspirant
- suitor