noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
pontuação, marcação de pontos
1. The action of gaining points in a game or competition
Her scoring ability made her the team's leading player.
Sua capacidade de marcar pontos a tornou a jogadora principal do time.
2. The system or method of recording points in a game
The scoring system in tennis is quite complex.
O sistema de pontuação no tênis é bastante complexo.
3. In music, the act of arranging or composing music for an instrument or ensemble
He was responsible for scoring the film's soundtrack.
Ele foi responsável por compor a trilha sonora do filme.
4. Making cuts or lines on a surface
Scoring the cardboard before folding makes it easier to bend.
Marcar linhas no papelão antes de dobrar facilita a dobragem.
5. Slang: obtaining or achieving something desirable, particularly romantic or sexual success
He was excited about scoring with his date.
Ele estava animado por conquistar sua namorada.
In Brazilian culture, 'scoring' in sports is deeply integrated into daily conversation, especially regarding football (soccer). The slang sense of 'scoring' (achieving romantic/sexual success) is widely understood in both American and Brazilian youth culture. In film and music production, 'scoring' is a respected professional discipline in both countries.
NYC Slang
gettin' busy, hittin' it, making moves (depending on context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
scoring points with someone - earning favor or approval
scoring big - achieving a significant success
no score/zero scoring - failing to achieve any points or success
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