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jogo

[ˈʒɔ.ɡu]
nounmasculinepl: jogos
game
1. An activity or sport played for entertainment or competition, governed by rules
The children played a game in the park.
As crianças jogaram um jogo no parque.
2. A set of equipment or pieces used for playing a game
I bought a chess game for my nephew.
Comprei um jogo de xadrez para meu sobrinho.
3. A match or contest in sports
The football game was very exciting.
O jogo de futebol foi muito emocionante.
4. A scheme or strategic plan, often with deceptive intent
I see through your game.
Vejo através do seu jogo.
Synonyms
brincadeiradiversãopartidacompetiçãomatch
Antonyms
trabalhoseriedade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jogo
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
jogo
No significant regional variation
Portugal
jogo
Same usage as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

jogo de azar - game of chance/gambling
entrar no jogo - to play along/go along with something
limpo jogo - fair play
jogo de cintura - flexibility/adaptability in dealing with situations
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