matches

[/ˈmætʃɪz/]

noun/verb

fósforos; partidas; combina

1. Small sticks with a combustible tip used to start fires (noun)

I need matches to light the candles.

Preciso de fósforos para acender as velas.

2. Competitive sports events or games (noun)

The tennis matches were exciting.

As partidas de tênis foram emocionantes.

3. Things that are similar or go well together (noun)

These socks are a perfect match.

Essas meias são uma combinação perfeita.

4. Third person singular present tense of 'match' (verb)

This color matches the wall.

Esta cor combina com a parede.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fósforos; partidas

Most common usage for both fire-starting sticks and sports games

Portugal

fósforos; jogos

Portuguese speakers often use 'jogos' for games or 'encontros' for sports matches

General

combina

Used for the verb form meaning 'goes well with'

a match made in heaven

meet one's match

match wits with someone

strike a match

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