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competitive event
[/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ɪˈvɛnt/]
noun
pl: competitive events
evento competitivo
1.
An organized activity or contest in which participants compete against each other to achieve victory or a prize
The Olympic Games is the largest competitive event in the world.
Os Jogos Olímpicos são o maior evento competitivo do mundo.
2.
A structured competition where performance is measured and winners are determined
She participated in a competitive event for young pianists.
Ela participou de um evento competitivo para pianistas jovens.
Synonyms
competition
contest
tournament
championship
Antonyms
non-competitive event
casual gathering
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
evento competitivo
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
competição
Shorter, more casual alternative
Portugal
evento competitivo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
prova desportiva
More traditional/formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
up for competition
in the running
battle it out
compete for the title
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