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professional American football

[/prəˈfɛʃənəl əˈmɛrɪkən ˈfʊtbɔl/]
nounmasculine
futebol americano profissional
1. American football played at a professional level by paid athletes, typically organized into leagues such as the NFL (National Football League)
He had a successful career in professional American football, playing for several NFL teams.
Ele teve uma carreira bem-sucedida no futebol americano profissional, jogando por vários times da NFL.
2. The sport of American football as a commercial and entertainment industry with organized teams, leagues, and competitions
Professional American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States.
O futebol americano profissional é um dos esportes mais populares nos Estados Unidos.
Synonyms
NFLpro footballprofessional football
Antonyms
amateur American footballcollege football

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
futebol americano profissional
Standard translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
futebol americano profissional / NFL
Often referred to by league acronym due to growing popularity
Portugal
futebol americano profissional
Less common usage; sport has smaller audience in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

go pro in American football
make it in professional American football
play professional American football
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