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soccer competition

[ˈsɑkər kɑmˌpɪˈtɪʃən]
nounpl: soccer competitions
competição de futebol
1. An organized sporting event or tournament in which soccer teams compete against each other
The soccer competition will be held next month with teams from across the region.
A competição de futebol será realizada no próximo mês com times de toda a região.
2. A structured league, cup, or championship format where soccer teams play matches to determine a winner
She participated in the local soccer competition and her team won the title.
Ela participou da competição de futebol local e seu time venceu o título.
Synonyms
soccer tournamentfootball competitionleaguechampionshipcup competition
Antonyms
friendly matchpractice game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competição de futebol
most common term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
torneio de futebol
emphasizes tournament aspect
São Paulo
campeonato de futebol
commonly refers to championship-style competitions
Portugal
competição de futebol
same as general Brazilian, with 'campeonato' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar in soccer competition
level playing field in soccer competition
bring your A-game to the competition
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