applicant [applicants](one who applies) noun [UK: ˈæ.plɪkənt] [US: ˈæ.plɪkənt]My first task was to screen out unqualified applicants. = Mi primera tarea fue descartar los candidatos no cualificados.
candidate [candidates](person running in an election) noun [UK: ˈkæn.dɪ.dət] [US: ˈkæn.də.det]We voted for the candidate. = Votamos por el candidato.
candidato adelante noun {m}
front runner(most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.) noun