rivalidade

[ʁi.va.li.ˈda.dɨ]

nounfemininepl: rivalidades

rivalry

1. The state of being rivals; competition between two or more people or groups seeking the same objective

The rivalry between the two soccer teams is intense.

A rivalidade entre os dois times de futebol é intensa.

2. A competitive relationship characterized by hostility or antagonism

There has been a long-standing rivalry between the two companies.

Existe uma rivalidade de longa data entre as duas empresas.

3. The act of rivaling or competing

Academic rivalidade drives students to excel.

A rivalidade acadêmica motiva os estudantes a se destacarem.

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General Brazilian

rivalidade

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

rivalidade

Common in sports contexts, especially football

São Paulo

rivalidade

Used in both business and sports contexts

Portugal

rivalidade

Standard usage; equivalent to British English 'rivalry'

rivalidade acirrada - heated rivalry

rivalidade saudável - healthy competition

alimentar a rivalidade - to fuel the rivalry

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