minor league

• Término que designa las ligas deportivas profesionales de nivel inferior en Estados Unidos, especialmente en el béisbol, donde los jugadores se desarrollan antes de un posible ascenso a las ligas mayores. En sentido figurado, puede describir algo considerado secundario o de menor importancia en comparación con un estándar más alto.

A term referring to the lower-level professional sports leagues in the United States, particularly in baseball, where players develop before potentially moving to the major leagues. Figuratively, it can describe something considered inferior or less important in comparison to a higher standard.

1. Lower-level professional sportsB1formalamerican

   A league of professional sports teams that is below the highest level (major league), often used for developing players.

   Liga menor

   • He spent two years playing in the minor league before being called up to the majors.
   • Minor league teams often have smaller stadiums and lower attendance.
   • The minor league system is crucial for training young athletes.

2. Less important or secondaryB2informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe something that is not at the highest level of importance, quality, or competition.

   de segunda categoría

   • Compared to the main project, this task is minor league.
   • His ambitions were minor league; he never aimed for the top.
   • That company is minor league in the tech industry.