practice match

[ˈpræktɪs mætʃ]

nounpl: practice matches

jogo de treino

1. A sports competition played for training purposes, typically without official standings or formal significance

The team played a practice match before the championship game.

O time jogou um jogo de treino antes da partida do campeonato.

2. A friendly game between teams to improve skills and tactical understanding

We organized a practice match against our rivals to test new strategies.

Organizamos um jogo de treino contra nossos rivais para testar novas estratégias.

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General Brazilian

jogo de treino

most common term in Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

amistoso

commonly used in Rio for friendly practice games

São Paulo

jogo de treino

standard usage in São Paulo region

Portugal

jogo de treino

standard European Portuguese equivalent

get in shape with a practice match

test the waters with a practice match

prepare for the big game with practice matches

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