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jogo marcado

[ˈʒɔɡu marˈkadu]
nounmasculinepl: jogos marcados
fixed match; rigged game; prearranged game
1. A sports competition or game whose outcome has been predetermined or manipulated, typically through corruption or collusion
The investigation revealed that the championship game was a fixed match.
A investigação revelou que o jogo da final era um jogo marcado.
2. Any situation or arrangement that appears to be a fair competition but is actually predetermined or controlled by those in power
The election was nothing more than a rigged game from the start.
A eleição era nada mais que um jogo marcado desde o início.
NYC Slang
fixed game; rigged game; inside job
Synonyms
jogo combinadojogo arranjadofraude desportivamanipulação de resultado
Antonyms
jogo justocompetição limpajogo honesto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo marcado
Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
jogo combinado
Frequently used alternative
São Paulo
jogo marcado
Standard usage
Portugal
jogo combinado/marcado
Both terms used, with 'combinado' being more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar num jogo marcado
participar de um jogo marcado
denunciar um jogo marcado
tudo era jogo marcado
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