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recreational tournament

[/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl tɔːrˈnæmənt/]
nounpl: recreational tournaments
torneio recreativo
1. A competition or series of games organized for leisure and enjoyment rather than professional purposes, typically emphasizing participation and fun over winning
The community center is hosting a recreational tournament for amateur chess players this weekend.
O centro comunitário está organizando um torneio recreativo para jogadores de xadrez amadores neste fim de semana.
2. A casual sports competition with relaxed rules and non-professional participants
Our office volleyball recreational tournament attracted over 50 employees.
Nosso torneio recreativo de voleibol da empresa atraiu mais de 50 funcionários.
Synonyms
casual tournamentfriendly tournamentamateur tournamentcommunity tournament
Antonyms
professional tournamentcompetitive tournamentchampionship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio recreativo
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
torneio de lazer
Alternative expression emphasizing leisure aspect
Portugal
torneio recreativo
Same as Brazilian usage, also commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

for the love of the game
just for fun
friendly competition
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