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racing

[/ˈreɪsɪŋ/]
noun, adjective, verb (gerund)
corrida, competição de velocidade
1. The sport or activity of competing in races, particularly with vehicles or animals
Horse racing is a popular sport in many countries.
Corrida de cavalos é um esporte popular em muitos países.
2. Moving or running at high speed
His heart was racing with excitement.
Seu coração estava acelerado de excitação.
3. Adjective: relating to or used for races
He drives a racing car.
Ele dirige um carro de corrida.
Synonyms
competingrunningcompeting in racesmotorsport
Antonyms
restingstoppingstationary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corrida, competição
Most common usage for the sport
São Paulo
corrida automóvel, corrida de carros
Emphasis on motor racing
Portugal
corrida, competição desportiva
Standard usage, similar to Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

racing against the clock - correndo contra o tempo
racing heart - coração acelerado
the racing world - o mundo das corridas
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