definite advantage

[/ˈdɛfənət ədˈvæntɪdʒ/]
noun phrasepl: definite advantages
vantagem definitiva
1. a clear, certain, or unmistakable benefit or superiority that provides a significant edge
Having a college degree is a definite advantage in the job market.
Ter um diploma universitário é uma vantagem definitiva no mercado de trabalho.
2. a concrete or obvious superiority in a competitive situation
The team's experience gave them a definite advantage over their opponents.
A experiência do time lhes deu uma vantagem definitiva sobre os adversários.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English in competitive, academic, and professional contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business literature and sports commentary. The phrase emphasizes certainty and clarity of the advantage, distinguishing it from potential or uncertain benefits.
NYC Slang
major edge
Synonyms / Sinônimos
clear advantagedistinct advantagemarked advantageobvious advantagegenuine advantagereal advantage
Antonyms / Antônimos
definite disadvantageclear disadvantagesignificant drawback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vantagem definitiva
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vantagem clara
alternative phrasing sometimes used in informal speech
São Paulo
vantagem clara/definitiva
both forms are equally accepted in business and formal contexts
Portugal
vantagem definitiva
same as Brazilian Portuguese; occasionally 'vantagem clara' in colloquial usage

Related Words

advantagebenefitsuperiorityedgeupper handleveragecompetitive advantage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the advantage
gain an advantage
take advantage of
playing to one's advantage
an ace in the hole
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