match

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noun/verbpl: matches

fósforo (noun - fire-starting stick); partida (noun - game/competition); combinar (verb - to coordinate)

1. A small stick with a combustible tip used to start fire

I used a match to light the candle.

Usei um fósforo para acender a vela.

2. A competition or game between two opponents or teams

The tennis match was very exciting.

A partida de tênis foi muito emocionante.

3. A person or thing that is equal to or suitable with another

She found her perfect match in him.

Ela encontrou seu par perfeito nele.

4. To coordinate or go well with something

These colors match beautifully.

Essas cores combinam lindamente.

5. To be equal to or comparable with

His skills match those of a professional.

Suas habilidades equiparam-se às de um profissional.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fósforo (stick); partida (game); combinar (to match)

Most common usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

fósforo; partida

Standard usage, no significant variation

São Paulo

fósforo; jogo (alternative for game)

'Jogo' sometimes used interchangeably with 'partida'

Portugal

fósforo; jogo (game); combinar (to match)

Prefer 'jogo' over 'partida' for sports competitions

match made in heaven - um casal perfeito

meet one's match - encontrar alguém à altura

to be a perfect match - ser um par perfeito

match point - ponto de jogo (tennis term)

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