comfortable lead
[ˈkʌmfərtəbl liːd]
nounpl: comfortable leads
vantagem confortável
1. A significant advantage or margin of victory that is large enough to be unlikely to be overcome by the opponent
The team held a comfortable lead of 10 points with only two minutes remaining in the game.
O time mantinha uma vantagem confortável de 10 pontos com apenas dois minutos restantes no jogo.
2. In politics or competitions, a lead that provides substantial confidence of winning
The candidate enjoyed a comfortable lead in the polls heading into the election.
O candidato desfrutava de uma vantagem confortável nas pesquisas antes da eleição.
This term is commonly used in American sports commentary, particularly in basketball, football, and baseball. In Brazil, sports commentators frequently use 'vantagem confortável' when describing a team's substantial lead, especially in football (soccer). The concept reflects the importance of psychological comfort in competitive situations across both cultures.
NYC Slang
solid lead, safe lead, cushion
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