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score

[/skɔːr/]
noun/verbpl: scores
pontuação, gol, resultado
1. The number of points, goals, or runs earned in a game or competition
The final score was 3-2 in favor of the home team.
O resultado final foi 3-2 a favor do time da casa.
2. A group or set of twenty or approximately twenty
Scores of people gathered in the square.
Dezenas de pessoas se reuniram na praça.
3. A written piece of music showing all instrumental or vocal parts
The conductor studied the orchestra score carefully.
O maestro estudou cuidadosamente a partitura da orquestra.
4. To gain points or goals in a game
He scored a touchdown in the final minute.
Ele marcou um touchdown no último minuto.
5. To achieve a success or accomplishment
She scored a major victory in the negotiation.
Ela conquistou uma grande vitória na negociação.
NYC Slang
Score can mean to obtain something desirable or make a successful achievement, e.g., 'I scored a great deal on those tickets.'
Synonyms
pointsgoalsresulttallymark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontuação, gol, marcação
Most common usage in sports context
Rio de Janeiro
placar
Commonly used for sports scores and results
São Paulo
resultado, pontuação
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
resultado, pontuação, partitura
Similar to Brazilian but with emphasis on formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

settle the score - acertar as contas
score points - ganhar pontos (figurativamente, melhorar sua posição)
know the score - conhecer a situação, estar informado
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