duelo

[duˈɛlu]

nounmasculinepl: duelos

duel

1. A prearranged combat between two people, historically fought with swords or pistols to settle a dispute or defend honor

The two gentlemen agreed to fight a duel at dawn.

Os dois cavalheiros concordaram em lutar um duelo ao amanhecer.

2. Any intense competition or confrontation between two adversaries

The tennis match was a fierce duel between the champions.

O jogo de ténis foi um duelo acirrado entre os campeões.

3. A period of grieving or mourning (archaic/formal usage)

The family entered a period of mourning after the loss.

A família entrou em duelo após a perda.

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General Brazilian

duelo

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

duelo

No regional variation

São Paulo

duelo

No regional variation

Portugal

duelo

Standard usage; also used for mourning/bereavement

em duelo com alguém (in conflict with someone)

duelo de espadas (sword fight)

duelo de honra (honor duel)

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