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preferential treatment
[/ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl ˈtriːtmənt/]
noun
tratamento preferencial
1.
Special or favorable consideration given to a particular person or group over others
The company was accused of giving preferential treatment to employees from certain backgrounds.
A empresa foi acusada de dar tratamento preferencial a funcionários de certos grupos.
2.
Advantage or privilege granted to someone in a way that is not fair to others
Students complained about preferential treatment given to athletes in course scheduling.
Os alunos reclamaram do tratamento preferencial dado aos atletas na programação das aulas.
NYC Slang
getting the hook-up, getting favored
Synonyms
favoritism
special treatment
favorable consideration
preferential advantage
Antonyms
equal treatment
fair treatment
impartial treatment
non-discrimination
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tratamento preferencial
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tratamento preferencial / favoritismo
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
tratamento preferencial
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
play favorites
give someone an edge
show favoritism
put one's thumb on the scale
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