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rivals

[/ˈraɪvəlz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun)
rivais
1. people or groups competing against each other
The two rivals competed fiercely in the championship.
Os dois rivais competiram ferozmente no campeonato.
2. third person singular present tense of 'rival' - to compete with someone
No one rivals her talent in the field of music.
Ninguém a rivaliza em talento no campo da música.
3. to equal or match in quality
This restaurant rivals the best in the city.
Este restaurante rivaliza com os melhores da cidade.
NYC Slang
beef (when referring to conflict between rivals)
Synonyms
competitorsopponentsadversariescontenders
Antonyms
alliespartnersfriendssupporters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rivais
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rivais
Common in sports and competitive contexts
São Paulo
rivais
Frequently used in business and sports terminology
Portugal
rivais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rival for someone's affections
fierce rivals
bitter rivals
to be rivals of old
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