underdog

BrE /ˈʌndədɒɡ/ AmE /ˈʌndərˌdɑːɡ/

noun en → es

1 LOSER [singular] B2

a person or team that is expected to lose a contest, fight, etc.

perdedor, favorito en contra

Collocations underdog story

  • The underdog won the match.

    El perdedor ganó el partido.

2 UNFAVORED [singular] C1

a person or group that is not supported by most people and has little power or influence.

marginado, desfavorecido

Collocations underdog community

  • The underdog community struggled to gain recognition.

    La comunidad marginada luchó por obtener reconocimiento.