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competitive match

[/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv mætʃ/]
nounpl: competitive matches
partida competitiva
1. A sports or gaming contest between opponents or teams where the outcome determines ranking, advancement, or prizes, governed by official rules
The tennis player prepared intensively for the competitive match against the world champion.
A tenista se preparou intensamente para a partida competitiva contra a campeã mundial.
2. An organized sporting event with regulated conditions and formal officiating
This competitive match will be broadcasted live on national television.
Esta partida competitiva será transmitida ao vivo na televisão nacional.
Synonyms
competitioncontesttournament matchofficial matchsanctioned game
Antonyms
friendly matchpractice matchscrimmageexhibition match

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
partida competitiva
standard usage in Brazilian sports context
São Paulo
jogo competitivo
alternative common usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
encontro competitivo
European Portuguese preference for 'encontro' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the stakes
put it all on the line
game on
competitive spirit
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