Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ponta-esquerda
Noun
/ˈpɒn.tə ɛsˈkɛr.də/
Definition
A position or role that is typically associated with left-wing politics or ideologies, particularly in contexts like sports or political representation.
Examples
- O jogador atuou como ponta-esquerda durante toda a partida.
- A ponta-esquerda do campo foi fundamental para a estratégia do time.
- Ela sempre se identifica com a ponta-esquerda da política.
Meaning
Refers to the left wing position in various settings, most commonly used in sports such as football (soccer) to denote a player who plays on the left side of the field, or in politics to describe parties or movements that lean towards socialist or progressive policies.
Synonyms
- esquerda
- lado esquerdo