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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
commanding leadsubstantial leadhealthy leadsafe leaddecisive lead
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow leadslim leadprecarious positiondeficitdisadvantage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vantagem confortável
most common translation across all regions
Rio de Janeiro
vantagem tranquila
informal variation using 'tranquila' (relaxed/easy)
São Paulo
vantagem confortável
standard usage in sports media
Portugal
vantagem confortável
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in sports commentary

Related Words

leadadvantagemargincushionwinning positionmomentum

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the driver's seat
home free
coasting to victory
sitting pretty
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