This is the 10461st most frequent Spanish word.
contendiente
Contestant or competitor.
Here, 'contendiente' is used to refer to a participant competing in an event.
El contendiente más fuerte ganó la competencia de ajedrez.
The strongest contender won the chess competition.
In this sentence, 'contendiente' highlights someone's participation in competitive activities, showing a distinction from leadership.
Él no es solo un contendiente; él es un líder del equipo.
He is not just a contender; he is a team leader.
The word 'contendiente' is being used to collectively refer to individuals competing in an event.