favored positions

[/ˈfeɪvərd pəˈzɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: favored positions
posições privilegiadas
1. Places, roles, or circumstances that are preferred, advantageous, or given preferential treatment
The senior managers occupied the most favored positions in the company hierarchy.
Os gerentes sênior ocupavam as posições mais privilegiadas na hierarquia da empresa.
2. In sports or competition, strategic locations or advantage points
The team fought hard to gain the favored positions on the field.
O time lutou muito para ganhar as posições privilegiadas no campo.
3. Social or political standings that receive special treatment or advantages
Wealthy families maintained their favored positions through political connections.
As famílias ricas mantinham suas posições privilegiadas através de conexões políticas.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate, academic, and sports contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe positions of advantage or privilege. In Brazil, the concept of 'posições privilegiadas' often carries connotations related to social inequality and access to opportunity, reflecting broader discussions about meritocracy versus nepotism in Brazilian society.
NYC Slang
top spots, cushty gigs, choice positions
Synonyms / Sinônimos
privileged positionsadvantageous positionspreferred positionsprominent positionssuperior positions
Antonyms / Antônimos
disadvantaged positionsunfavored positionsinferior positionsmarginalized positions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
posições privilegiadas
Most common and widely understood translation
São Paulo
posições favorecidas
Alternative formal usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posições de vantagem
Emphasizes the advantage aspect more directly
Portugal
posições privilegiadas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

privilegeadvantagepreferencehierarchystatusprominence

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a favored position to do something
hold a favored position
move into a favored position
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