A1 noun Neutral #2,737 más común

hopeful

/ˈhoʊp.fəl/

A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.

Ejemplos

3 de 5
1

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

2

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

3

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hopeful
Verb
hope
Adverbio
hopefully
Adjetivo
hopeful
Relacionado
hope
💡

Truco para recordar

Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'

Quiz rápido

The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hopeful

Ejemplos

1

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

everyday

The young hopeful spent all day practicing for the music audition.

2

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

formal

The presidential hopeful outlined her economic policy during the press conference.

3

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

informal

He's just another Hollywood hopeful looking for a big break.

4

Academic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.

academic

Academic studies indicate that many Olympic hopefuls begin training before the age of ten.

5

Several management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.

business

Several management hopefuls are being interviewed for the director position today.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hopeful
Verb
hope
Adverbio
hopefully
Adjetivo
hopeful
Relacionado
hope

Colocaciones comunes

presidential hopeful presidential hopeful
Olympic hopeful Olympic hopeful
young hopeful young hopeful
job hopeful job hopeful
Oscar hopeful Oscar hopeful

Frases Comunes

a group of hopefuls

a group of hopefuls

political hopeful

political hopeful

aspiring hopeful

aspiring hopeful

Se confunde a menudo con

hopeful vs hopeful (adjective)

The adjective describes a feeling of optimism, while the noun refers to the person who has that optimism and goal.

📝

Notas de uso

When used as a noun, 'hopeful' is almost always preceded by a modifier (like 'Olympic' or 'Presidential') to specify what the person is trying to achieve.

⚠️

Errores comunes

Learners often think 'hopeful' is only an adjective; remember that it can also be a noun meaning a person.

💡

Truco para recordar

Think of a person who is 'full of hope' standing in line for a talent show—they are a 'hopeful.'

📖

Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'hopian' (to wish for) combined with the suffix '-ful'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun often used in plural form (hopefuls) frequently follows a descriptive noun or adjective
🌍

Contexto cultural

The term is very common in American media during election cycles or during major sports tryouts like the NFL Combine.

Quiz rápido

The young _____ waited nervously for his turn to sing on stage.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hopeful

Más palabras de Emotions

frustrated

A1

To feel annoyed, disappointed, or upset because you cannot achieve something or change a situation. It describes a feeling of being stuck when things are not going the way you want.

embarrassed

A1

To feel shy, ashamed, or uncomfortable because of a mistake or a social situation. It often happens when people are looking at you after you do something silly.

delighted

A1

Delighted means being very happy and pleased about something. It is a stronger word than 'happy' and is used to show high levels of satisfaction or joy.

satisfied

A1

Feeling happy or pleased because you have what you want or need. It is used to describe a person who is content with a result or a situation.

glad

A1

Feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction about a specific situation or event. It is a common way to express happiness in response to news or a meeting.

excited

A1

To feel very happy, energetic, and eager about something that is going to happen. It describes a positive emotion where you are looking forward to an event or activity.

thrilled

A1

Thrilled describes a feeling of being extremely happy and excited. It is used when something very positive happens that makes you feel a sudden wave of delight.

enthusiastic

A1

To be enthusiastic means showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. It describes a person who is very excited and positive about something they are doing or a topic they like.

grateful

A1

Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done or given to you. It is used to express appreciation for help, kindness, or a positive situation.

enjoy

A1

The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get from an activity or experience. It describes the state of having a good time or liking something very much.

¿Te ha servido?
¡No hay comentarios todavía. Sé el primero en compartir tus ideas!

Empieza a aprender idiomas gratis

Empieza Gratis