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front-runner
[/ˈfrʌntˌrʌnər/]
noun
pl: front-runners
favorito
1.
A person or thing that is leading in a race or competition
The front-runner in the presidential election is leading by 10 points.
O favorito na eleição presidencial está liderando por 10 pontos.
2.
A competitor who has the best chance of winning
She is the front-runner for the job promotion.
Ela é a favorita para a promoção de emprego.
3.
A leading or most likely candidate
The front-runner candidate has been gaining popularity.
O candidato favorito tem ganhado popularidade.
NYC Slang
the one to beat
Synonyms
leader
frontrunner
favorite
contender
candidate
top dog
Antonyms
underdog
long shot
dark horse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
favorito
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
líder
Used when referring to someone leading a competition
Portugal
favorito
Standard term used in European Portuguese
Portugal
ponta-de-lança
Less common, more literal translation
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the lead
ahead of the pack
out in front
the favorite to win
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