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beginner competitors

[bɪˈɡɪnər kəmˈpɛtɪtərz]
noun
competidores iniciantes
1. Individuals who are competing in a sport, game, or contest for the first time or with minimal experience
The beginner competitors in the marathon were encouraged to set realistic goals.
Os competidores iniciantes na maratona foram encorajados a estabelecer objetivos realistas.
2. Participants at an entry level in a competition, typically lacking advanced skills or experience
The tournament has a special division for beginner competitors.
O torneio tem uma divisão especial para competidores iniciantes.
Synonyms
novice competitorsamateur competitorsentry-level competitorsinexperienced participantsfirst-time competitors
Antonyms
advanced competitorsprofessional competitorsexperienced competitorselite competitorsveteran competitors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competidores iniciantes
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
competidores novatos
Common alternative in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
competidores iniciantes
Standard usage in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
competidores principiantes
European Portuguese preference for 'principiantes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field for beginner competitors
beginner's luck
starting from scratch
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