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speedy contest

[/ˈspiːdi ˈkɒntest/]
nounpl: speedy contests
competição rápida
1. A competition or race that is conducted at high speed or with a quick pace, emphasizing rapid completion or swift outcomes
The speedy contest between the two runners excited the crowd.
A competição rápida entre os dois corredores emocionou a multidão.
2. A legal proceeding or judicial process that is expedited and resolved quickly
The court ordered a speedy contest to resolve the dispute promptly.
O tribunal ordenou uma competição rápida para resolver a disputa prontamente.
NYC Slang
quick match / fast race
Synonyms
quick competitionrapid raceswift contestfast-paced competition
Antonyms
slow competitionlengthy contestprolonged racedrawn-out competition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competição rápida
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
disputa veloz
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
competição expedita
More formal legal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

race against the clock
beat the clock
in the fast lane
quick-fire competition
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