lyamado
lyamádo with stress marks
favorite to win
Usage Note
Lyamado is derived from Spanish llamado (called or named) and refers to a contestant, horse, team, or candidate who is widely expected to win. It is common in sports commentary, cockfighting circles, and political discourse, carrying a nuance of public consensus rather than official designation.
Examples
" Siya ang lyamado ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He is the favorite now.
Literal Translation
He the favorite now.
" Siya ang lyamado sa laro. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the favorite to win in the game.
Literal Translation
He/She the favorite in game.
" Kahit siya ang lyamado sa eleksiyon, natalo siya nang biglang umiba ang loob ng mga botante. "
Natural Translation
Even though he was the favorite to win the election, he lost when the voters suddenly changed their minds.
Literal Translation
Even-though he the favorite in election, lost he when suddenly changed the inside of the voters.
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