level-up points

[LEV-ul-up POINTS]
nounpl: level-up points
pontos de avanço de nível
1. In video games, experience or skill points earned by completing tasks, defeating enemies, or achieving objectives that allow a player to increase their character's level or abilities
After defeating the boss, I earned 500 level-up points that I can use to improve my character's strength.
Depois de derrotar o chefe, ganhei 500 pontos de avanço de nível que posso usar para melhorar a força do meu personagem.
2. Rewards or credits used in progression systems to unlock new features, abilities, or content
You need 1000 level-up points to unlock the next area in the game.
Você precisa de 1000 pontos de avanço de nível para desbloquear a próxima área do jogo.
This term is primarily used in video gaming culture. In Brazil, the English term 'level-up' is commonly used even in Portuguese-language gaming communities, though translations like 'pontos de avanço de nível' are increasingly popular. The concept reflects the gamification trend in contemporary digital culture, where progression systems are ubiquitous in both games and non-gaming applications.
NYC Slang
XP or just 'points' in gaming circles
Synonyms / Sinônimos
experience pointsXPskill pointsprogression pointsreward points
Antonyms / Antônimos
penaltiesdeductions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de avanço de nível / pontos XP
Most common and widely understood translation
Brazil Gaming Community
pontos de level-up / XP
Often uses English term directly in gaming contexts
Portugal
pontos de progressão / pontos de subida de nível
Slightly different terminology reflecting European Portuguese gaming vocabulary
São Paulo
pontos XP / pontos de avanço
Informal usage mixing English and Portuguese

Related Words

experiencecharacter progressionachievementquest rewardsgame mechanics

Related Idioms & Phrases

grind for points
level up your skills
rack up experience points
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