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games

[/ɡeɪmz/]
nounpl: games
jogos
1. activities engaged in for enjoyment and competition, with rules and objectives
The children played games in the playground.
As crianças jogavam jogos no parque.
2. competitions or matches in sports
The football games were exciting this season.
Os jogos de futebol foram emocionantes esta temporada.
3. video or digital entertainment experiences
He spends hours playing video games.
Ele passa horas jogando videojogos.
4. clever or cunning schemes or tactics
She doesn't play games when it comes to business.
Ela não faz jogadas enganosas quando se trata de negócios.
Synonyms
sportscompetitionsmatchespastimesentertainment
Antonyms
worklabor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogos
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
jogos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
jogos
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
jogos
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

the name of the game
play games with someone
game on
ahead of the game
raising the stakes in a game
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