idóneo
suitable
adjective ee-DOH-neh-oh Rare
Origin: From Latin idoneus (fit, appropriate).
Also means
ideal
Usage Note
Idóneo is a formal adjective meaning 'perfectly suited for a purpose' — stronger than adecuado (adequate) and more precisely 'the ideal fit.' It is common in job listings (el candidato idóneo) and legal or bureaucratic language. The stress accent on the ó is required to mark the word as proparoxytone (stress on the antepenultimate syllable).
Examples
"Es el candidato idóneo para el puesto."
Natural Translation
He is the ideal candidate for the position.
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