dehado
dehádo with stress marks
at a disadvantage
Usage Note
Dehado comes from Spanish dejado (left behind) and describes a person or team in an unfavorable position — outmatched, outnumbered, or at a disadvantage. It is very common in sports commentary, political analysis, and everyday arguments.
Examples
" Dehado ang team namin. "
Natural Translation
Our team is the underdog.
Literal Translation
At-a-disadvantage the team our.
" Dehado ang koponan namin ngunit patuloy kaming lumaban. "
Natural Translation
Our team was at a disadvantage but we kept fighting.
Literal Translation
At-a-disadvantage the team our but continuous we fought.
" Kahit dehado sila sa simula ng laro, nagpumilit ang mga manlalaro hanggang sa makabawi sila sa huling kuwarto. "
Natural Translation
Even though they were the underdogs at the start of the game, the players persisted until they fought back in the final quarter.
Literal Translation
Even at-a-disadvantage they in start of game, persisted the players until to-recover they in last quarter.
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