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sports
[/spɔːrts/]
noun
pl: sports
desportos / esportes
1.
Athletic activities requiring physical skill and often competition between individuals or teams
She enjoys playing various sports like tennis and swimming.
Ela gosta de praticar vários esportes como tênis e natação.
2.
Games or competitions involving physical exertion and skill governed by rules
The Olympics showcase sports from around the world.
As Olimpíadas mostram esportes de todo o mundo.
3.
Plural of sport; also used as a noun referring to the general activity or pastime
Sports are important for maintaining good health.
Os esportes são importantes para manter boa saúde.
Synonyms
athletics
games
physical activities
competitions
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
esportes
Most common and standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
desportos
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
esportes
Standard Brazilian usage
São Paulo
esportes
Standard Brazilian usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
sports fan
sports bar
contact sports
extreme sports
blood sport
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