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commentary

[/ˈkɒməntəri/]
nounmasculinepl: commentaries
comentário
1. An expression of opinions or explanations about an event or situation
The political commentary on the news was quite heated.
O comentário político nas notícias foi bastante acalorado.
2. A series of explanatory or critical notes on a text
The professor provided a detailed commentary on Shakespeare's works.
O professor forneceu um comentário detalhado sobre as obras de Shakespeare.
3. Spoken description of events, typically in sports broadcasting
The sports commentary during the match was engaging and informative.
O comentário esportivo durante a partida foi envolvente e informativo.
Synonyms
remarkobservationannotationcritiquereviewexplanation
Antonyms
silencesilence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentário
Standard usage, often used in sports broadcasting
São Paulo
comentário
Standard usage, also used in media and journalism
Portugal
comentário
Standard usage, sometimes also 'comentários' for plural or multiple remarks

Related Idioms & Phrases

running commentary
social commentary
play-by-play commentary
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