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friendly tournament

[ˈfrɛndli ˈtʊrnəmənt]
nounpl: friendly tournaments
torneio amigável
1. A sports competition organized primarily for enjoyment and camaraderie rather than for official ranking or prize money, often with relaxed rules and a casual atmosphere
The local clubs organized a friendly tournament to celebrate the anniversary of their founding.
Os clubes locais organizaram um torneio amigável para celebrar o aniversário de sua fundação.
2. An informal competition where winning is secondary to participation and social interaction
We participated in a friendly tournament where everyone received a medal regardless of placement.
Participamos de um torneio amigável onde todos receberam uma medalha independentemente da colocação.
Synonyms
friendly competitioncasual tournamentexhibition tournamentsocial tournament
Antonyms
official tournamentcompetitive tournamentchampionship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio amigável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
torneio amigável / campeonatinho
Informal diminutive form sometimes used
São Paulo
torneio amigável / competição descontraída
May use 'competição descontraída' for casual context
Portugal
torneio amigável
Standard usage; may also say 'torneio informal'

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the love of the game
in good spirit
just for fun
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