score display

[skɔr dɪˈspleɪ]
nounpl: score displays
placar
1. A visual representation or electronic board showing the current score in a game, sport, or competition
The score display showed that the home team was winning 3-1.
O placar mostrava que o time da casa estava vencendo por 3 a 1.
2. A digital or electronic device that exhibits points, goals, or scores in real-time during a match or game
The referee checked the score display to confirm the final result.
O árbitro verificou o placar para confirmar o resultado final.
3. In video games, the on-screen interface showing accumulated points or player performance metrics
The score display in the corner of the screen tracked my progress throughout the level.
O placar no canto da tela acompanhava meu progresso durante a fase.
In Brazil, 'placar' is the standard term used in sports broadcasts, stadiums, and gaming contexts. The term is deeply embedded in Brazilian sports culture, particularly in football (soccer), volleyball, and basketball. Electronic scoreboards are a fixture in professional venues and are referred to as 'placares eletrônicos' or 'telões' (big screens) in casual conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scoreboardscore boardleaderboardpoints displaydigital scoreboard

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
placar
Most common term used in sports and gaming contexts
General Brazilian
marcador
Alternative term, also widely used in sports
Rio de Janeiro
placar eletrônico
Emphasis on electronic displays in modern stadiums
Portugal
placar
Same as Brazil, commonly used in Portuguese sports broadcasting

Related Words

scoreboardplacar eletrônicomarcadorresultadopontuação

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep score
settle the score
on the scoreboard
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