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beginner-level competitors

[bɪˈɡɪnər ˈlɛvəl ˈkɑmpətɪtərz]
nounpl: beginner-level competitors
competidores de nível iniciante
1. Athletes or participants who are at an early stage of their competitive journey, possessing basic skills and minimal experience in their sport or activity
The tournament has separate divisions for beginner-level competitors and advanced athletes.
O torneio tem divisões separadas para competidores de nível iniciante e atletas avançados.
2. Individuals participating in a competition for the first time or with limited competitive experience
Many beginner-level competitors were nervous about their first race.
Muitos competidores de nível iniciante estavam nervosos com sua primeira corrida.
Synonyms
novice competitorsrookie competitorsentry-level competitorsamateur competitorsinexperienced competitors
Antonyms
advanced competitorselite competitorsprofessional competitorsexperienced competitorsseasoned athletes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competidores iniciantes
Most common in Brazil; shorter and more colloquial
São Paulo
competidores de nível básico
Alternative used in sports contexts
Portugal
competidores principiantes
European Portuguese preference for 'principiantes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

getting your feet wet
starting from scratch
cutting your teeth in the sport
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