first-ranked

[ˈfɜrst ˈræŋkt]
adjective
melhor classificado; número um; de primeira posição
1. holding the top position in a ranking or competition; rated as the best or highest
The first-ranked tennis player won the championship.
O tenista melhor classificado venceu o campeonato.
2. occupying the number one position in a list, standings, or hierarchy
The first-ranked university in the country offers excellent programs.
A universidade de primeira posição no país oferece programas excelentes.
This term is widely used in sports, academic rankings, and competitive contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in sports journalism (futebol, tênis) and university rankings. In the USA, it's prevalent in college sports rankings and business contexts. The phrase emphasizes excellence and leadership.
NYC Slang
number one; top dog; the best
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top-rankednumber oneleadingbesthighest-rankedpremier
Antonyms / Antônimos
last-rankedlowest-rankedbottom-ranked

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melhor classificado; número um
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
campeão; primeiro lugar
emphasizes championship or first place status
São Paulo
ranking número um; top
often uses English 'top' in business and sports contexts
Portugal
melhor classificado; de topo
uses 'de topo' for top-positioned

Related Words

rankingpositionclassificationstandingtopchampion

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold the top spot
reign supreme
top of the rankings
in first place
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