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exhibition match

[/ˌɛɡzɪˈbɪʃən mætʃ/]
nounpl: exhibition matches
jogo de exibição
1. A sports competition held primarily for entertainment or demonstration purposes rather than for official ranking or championship points
The tennis player participated in an exhibition match to showcase new techniques before the tournament.
O tenista participou de um jogo de exibição para demonstrar novas técnicas antes do torneio.
2. A friendly or non-competitive sporting event often featuring professional athletes performing for spectators
The basketball stars played in an exhibition match to raise funds for charity.
As estrelas do basquete jogaram em uma partida de exibição para arrecadar fundos para caridade.
Synonyms
friendly matchexhibition gamedemonstration matchshowcase match
Antonyms
championship matchofficial matchcompetitive match

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo de exibição / partida de exibição
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
jogo de exibição
Commonly used in sports broadcasting
Portugal
jogo de exibição / encontro de exibição
Both terms are used, with 'encontro' sometimes preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

friendly game
show match
tune-up match
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