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Llevar la delantera

To be in the lead / To be ahead / To have the advantage

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Describes being in first position or ahead of the competition. Llevar la delantera a alguien = to be ahead of someone.

See It in Context

Nuestra empresa lleva la delantera en el sector.

Our company is in the lead in the sector.

En las encuestas, ese candidato lleva la delantera.

In the polls, that candidate is ahead.

—¿Cómo vais? —Llevamos la delantera, pero no podemos relajarnos.

—How are you doing? —We're in the lead, but we can't relax.

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