pole position

• Posición de privilegio o la más ventajosa en la salida de una carrera, especialmente en automovilismo; también se usa metafóricamente para describir estar en una situación favorable o de liderazgo en cualquier contexto competitivo.

The leading or most advantageous position at the start of a race, especially in motorsports; also used metaphorically to describe being in a favorable or leading position in any competitive situation.

1. Leading starting positionB2formal

   The first or most advantageous starting position in a race, especially in motorsports.

   posición de privilegio en la salida

   • The driver secured pole position for the Grand Prix.
   • Starting from pole position gives a significant advantage.
   • He qualified in pole position for the third time this season.

2. Leading position in competitionC1informal

   A position of advantage or leadership in any competitive situation.

   Posición de privilegio

   • The company holds pole position in the smartphone market.
   • She is in pole position to win the election.
   • Their innovative product puts them in pole position among competitors.