This is the 13097th most frequent Spanish word.
postula
"Postula" means "proposes," "applies," or "puts forward," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'postula' is used to indicate that someone is a candidate or vying for a position.
Él se postula para presidente en las próximas elecciones.
He is running for president in the upcoming elections.
Here, 'postula' is employed to mean proposing or stating a theory.
Ella postula la teoría de que la biodiversidad es crucial para la sostenibilidad.
She proposes the theory that biodiversity is crucial for sustainability.
In this usage, 'postula' refers to advocating or putting forth an idea or principle.