minor league

• Termo que designa as ligas profissionais de nível inferior nos Estados Unidos, especialmente no beisebol, onde os jogadores se desenvolvem antes de uma possível promoção às ligas principais. Em sentido figurado, descreve algo considerado secundário ou de menor importância em comparação com um padrão mais elevado.

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 linha

   • 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.