sports facility

[/spɔrts fəˈsɪləti/]
nounpl: sports facilities
instalação esportiva
1. A building, structure, or area designed and equipped for athletic activities, sports training, or competitions
The city invested millions in new sports facilities for the Olympic Games.
A cidade investiu milhões em novas instalações esportivas para os Jogos Olímpicos.
2. A place equipped with the necessary equipment, courts, fields, or pools for practicing or playing sports
The school has excellent sports facilities including a gymnasium and tennis courts.
A escola possui excelentes instalações esportivas, incluindo um ginásio e quadras de tênis.
3. A venue that provides amenities and infrastructure for athletes and spectators
Modern sports facilities offer locker rooms, training areas, and spectator seating.
As instalações esportivas modernas oferecem vestiários, áreas de treinamento e assentos para espectadores.
In Brazil, sports facilities (instalações esportivas) are increasingly important in urban planning, particularly in major cities preparing for international events. The term is widely used in government infrastructure projects, school planning, and municipal development. In the USA, sports facilities range from public community centers to private gyms and professional stadiums, reflecting the country's diverse sports culture and significant investment in athletic infrastructure.
NYC Slang
gym or sports complex
Synonyms / Sinônimos
athletic facilitysports complexsports venueathletic venuegymnasiumarena

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalação esportiva
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
complexo esportivo
Often used for larger, multi-sport venues
São Paulo
centro de esportes
Frequently used alongside 'instalação esportiva'
Portugal
instalação desportiva
Portuguese variation using 'desportiva' instead of 'esportiva'

Related Words

gymnasiumstadiumarenasports centertraining groundequipmentathletic fieldsports complex

Related Idioms & Phrases

state-of-the-art sports facility
public sports facility
private sports facility
multi-purpose sports facility
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