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postular

to postulate

verb pos-too-LAHR Rare

Origin: Latin postulare (to request, demand)

Also means

to nominate, to apply (for a post)

Usage Note

Postular in formal or academic Spanish means 'to put forward a theory or candidate'; in Latin America, particularly Chile and Peru, it is the everyday verb for 'to apply for a job or university place' — where Spain would use solicitar. The reflexive postularse means 'to stand for election.'

Examples

"Decidió postular a la presidencia del club."

Natural Translation

He decided to stand for president of the club.

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