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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