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head start

[/hed stɑːrt/]
nounpl: head starts
vantagem inicial
1. An advantage given to a person or group at the beginning of a race or competition, allowing them to start before others or with a better position
The youngest runner was given a head start in the race.
O corredor mais jovem recebeu uma vantagem inicial na corrida.
2. An early advantage in any competitive situation or endeavor that makes success more likely
Having a college degree gives you a head start in the job market.
Ter um diploma universitário lhe dá uma vantagem inicial no mercado de trabalho.
Synonyms
advantageedgeleadheadrunning startearly advantage
Antonyms
disadvantagesetbackhandicap

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vantagem inicial
most common usage
General Brazilian
dianteira
informal, refers to being ahead
Portugal
vantagem inicial
standard Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
avanço inicial
alternative, less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a head start on something - começar algo antes dos outros
have a head start - ter uma vantagem inicial
give someone a head start - dar a alguém uma vantagem inicial
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