2023-05-24 11:10:02
#fine tunning. This recommendation replaces a previous one that has been revised to add the meaning of ‘favourite condition’, which is already recorded in the academic dictionary.
The term favoritism It is appropriate to refer to both unfair preference for something or someone, regardless of its merits, and ‘favourite status’.
In the media there are phrases such as “Carlos Alcaraz spoke of his favoritism for Roland Garros and how he is enjoying his high level”, “Senna Agius sweeps Estoril and reaffirms his favoritism in the Moto2 European Championship”, “A scandal of corruption and political favoritism splashes the prime minister» or «The parties mobilize all their heavy artillery in order to win the vote in elections that start with clear popular favoritism».
Traditionally has been used favoritism in Spanish as the ‘preference given to favor over merit or equity, especially when that is habitual or predominant’the only meaning that included the Dictionary of the Spanish language.
However, usage has also fixed the meaning of ‘favourite condition’which has already been included in this same academic work and that it is used above all in the sports or political field to express that a party, a team or an athlete has a certain advantage or is a favorite to win.
Therefore, all of the above examples are considered appropriate.
See also
➤ a priori favouriteredundant expression
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