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social tournament

[/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˈtʊr.nə.mənt/]
nounpl: social tournaments
torneio social
1. A competitive social event or gathering where individuals or groups compete in games, activities, or contests primarily for social interaction and entertainment rather than professional advancement
The community center organized a social tournament with various board games and card games for neighborhood residents.
O centro comunitário organizou um torneio social com vários jogos de tabuleiro e cartas para os moradores da vizinhança.
2. A structured competition within a social group or community designed to establish hierarchies, alliances, or status based on social performance or skill
The office social tournament during lunch breaks helped new employees integrate with the team.
O torneio social do escritório durante os intervalos de almoço ajudou os novos funcionários a se integrarem à equipe.
Synonyms
social competitionfriendly tournamentcommunity competitioncasual championship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio social
Standard term used across Brazil for casual competitive social events
São Paulo
torneio social
Common in urban areas for organized community games and competitions
Portugal
torneio social
Used similarly to describe informal competitive social gatherings

Related Idioms & Phrases

friendly competition
social gathering with competition
community event
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