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championship game

[ˈtʃæmpɪənʃɪp ɡeɪm]
nounpl: championship games
jogo do campeonato
1. A final or decisive game played to determine the winner of a championship or tournament
The championship game will be held next Sunday at the stadium.
O jogo do campeonato será realizado no próximo domingo no estádio.
2. The most important game of a season, typically between the top two teams or competitors
LeBron James played brilliantly in the championship game.
LeBron James jogou brilhantemente no jogo do campeonato.
NYC Slang
the big game / the championship
Synonyms
finaltitle gamedeciding gamechampionship match
Antonyms
preliminary gamequalifying game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo do campeonato
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo da final do campeonato
Often includes 'final' for emphasis
São Paulo
jogo de campeonato / final do campeonato
Both variants are commonly used
Portugal
jogo do campeonato / final do campeonato
Similar to Brazilian usage, though 'final' is frequently preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

go all the way
win it all
claim the title
bring home the trophy
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