contender

• Persona o cosa que compite con otras por un premio, título o puesto, a menudo en una competición o concurso.

A noun referring to a person or thing that competes with others for a prize, title, or position, often in a competition or contest.

1. Competitor in a contestB2formal

   A person or group competing with others to win a competition or achieve a goal.

   Competidor en una competición

   • He is a strong contender for the championship title.
   • Several contenders entered the race for the presidency.
   • The young boxer emerged as a serious contender in the tournament.

   Sinónimosadversaryaspirantcandidatechallengercombatantcompetitorcontestantentrantopponentrival

   Antónimosallyassociatecollaboratorcooperatorpartnersupporterteammate

2. Candidate for a positionB2formal

   A person who is considered likely to achieve or obtain something, such as a job or award.

   Candidato a un puesto o premio

   • She is a leading contender for the CEO position.
   • The film is a top contender for Best Picture at the awards.
   • He was a contender for the scholarship but ultimately lost.

   Sinónimosapplicantaspirantcandidateentranthopefulnominee