qualifying heats
[/ˈkwɑːlɪfaɪɪŋ hiːts/]
nounpl: qualifying heats
eliminatórias
1. Preliminary races or competitions in which contestants compete to earn a place in a final event or main competition
The swimmers competed in the qualifying heats on Monday to determine who would advance to the finals.
Os nadadores competiram nas eliminatórias na segunda-feira para determinar quem avançaria para as finais.
2. A series of preliminary contests used to select the best performers for a championship or major event
Several athletes failed to make it through the qualifying heats for the Olympic Games.
Vários atletas não conseguiram passar pelas eliminatórias para os Jogos Olímpicos.
The term 'qualifying heats' is fundamental in sports culture, particularly in athletics, swimming, motorsports, and Olympic competitions. In Brazil, 'eliminatórias' is the standard term used in all sports broadcasting and is deeply embedded in sports vocabulary. The concept is crucial for fair competition and giving athletes multiple opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make it through the qualifying heats
advance from the qualifying heats
battle in the qualifying heats
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