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official tournament
[əˈfɪʃəl ˈtʊrnəmənt]
noun
pl: official tournaments
torneio oficial
1.
A competitive event that is sanctioned and recognized by an official governing body or organization
The official tournament was held according to international rules and regulations.
O torneio oficial foi realizado de acordo com as regras e regulamentos internacionais.
2.
A formally organized competition with recognized participants and predetermined rules
She qualified for the official tournament after winning the preliminary rounds.
Ela se qualificou para o torneio oficial após vencer as rodadas preliminares.
Synonyms
sanctioned tournament
recognized tournament
formal competition
certified tournament
Antonyms
unofficial tournament
informal tournament
unsanctioned competition
casual tournament
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
torneio oficial
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
torneio oficial
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
torneio oficial
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
torneio oficial
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
sanctioned by the authorities
recognized by the governing body
legitimate competition
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