nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: rivalry)
rivalidades
1. intense competitions or conflicts between two or more parties, groups, or individuals
The rivalries between the two football clubs have lasted for decades.
As rivalidades entre os dois clubes de futebol duram há décadas.
2. states of being rivals; the condition of competing for the same objective
Their business rivalries drove innovation in the tech industry.
Suas rivalidades comerciais impulsionaram a inovação na indústria de tecnologia.
3. personal animosities or feuds between individuals or groups
The political rivalries in the parliament made it difficult to pass legislation.
As rivalidades políticas no parlamento dificultaram a aprovação da legislação.
Rivalries hold significant cultural importance in both Brazilian and American societies, particularly in sports (football/soccer in Brazil, football/basketball in the USA). In Brazil, rivalries between major clubs like Flamengo, Corinthians, and São Paulo are deeply embedded in regional and class identities. The term is used extensively in discussing politics, business, and social dynamics in both countries.
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