spectators
[/spekˈteɪtərz/]
nounpl: spectators
espectadores
1. people who watch a show, game, or other event
The spectators cheered loudly during the final match.
Os espectadores aplaudiram muito durante a partida final.
2. observers or onlookers at a particular scene or occurrence
Spectators gathered around the accident scene.
Espectadores se reuniram ao redor do local do acidente.
In Brazil, 'espectadores' is widely used for sports events, concerts, and theatrical performances. In football (soccer) culture specifically, 'torcedores' (supporters/fans) is often preferred over 'espectadores' as it implies active emotional investment. The term reflects a distinction between passive observation and passionate fandom that is culturally significant in Brazilian sports culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
spectators sport - a sport that is mainly watched rather than played
armchair spectators - people who passively observe without active involvement
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →