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"Applicant" is a noun which is often translated as "el/la solicitante", and "principal" is a noun which is often translated as "el director". Learn more about the difference between "applicant" and "principal" below.
applicant(
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plih
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kihnt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el solicitante (M), la solicitante (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The applicant for the library card must provide proof of residence.El solicitante del carné de biblioteca debe presentar una prueba de su domicilio.
a. el candidato (M), la candidata (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I think we can include her among our more promising applicants.Creo que la podemos contar entre los candidatos más prometedores.
b. el aspirante (M), la aspirante (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Each applicant must submit three personal references.Cada aspirante debe presentar tres referencias personales.
c. el postulante (M), la postulante (F) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The applicant did not have the requisites for the job.El postulante no cumplía con los requisitos del trabajo.
principal(
prihn
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sih
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puhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (education)
a. el director (M), la directora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Randy! If you interrupt me one more time, I will send you to the principal's office. Understood?¡Randy! Si me vuelves a interrumpir, te voy a mandar a la oficina del director. ¿Entendido?
The new principal is enforcing stricter rules and regulations.El nuevo director va a imponer reglas y normas más estrictas.
b. el rector (M), la rectora (F) (college)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The application form should be completed by the university principal.La rectora de la universidad debe rellenar el formulario de solicitud.
2. (finance)
a. el capital (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can I withdraw my principal before 30 days?¿Puedo retirar mi capital inversor antes de 30 días?
3. (arts)
a. el protagonista (M), la protagonista (F) (theater)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Who was the principal in the movie we watched last night?¿Quién fue la protagonista de la película que vimos anoche?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
4. (foremost)
a. principal
My work is my principal source of income.Mi trabajo es mi principal fuente de ingresos.
