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foreign tournament
[/ˈfɒrən ˈtɔːrnəmənt/]
noun
pl: foreign tournaments
torneio estrangeiro
1.
A competitive sporting or gaming event held in a country other than one's own
The tennis player competed in several foreign tournaments during the season.
A tenista competiu em vários torneios estrangeiros durante a temporada.
2.
An international competition hosted outside the participant's home nation
He won the foreign tournament in Madrid last year.
Ele venceu o torneio estrangeiro em Madri no ano passado.
Synonyms
international tournament
overseas tournament
external competition
away tournament
Antonyms
domestic tournament
home tournament
local tournament
national tournament
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
torneio estrangeiro
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
torneio no exterior
Also commonly used; emphasizes 'abroad' aspect
Portugal
torneio estrangeiro
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
compete in foreign tournaments
participate in international competition
play abroad
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