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sports league
[/spɔːrts liːg/]
noun
pl: sports leagues
liga desportiva
1.
An organized association of sports teams that compete against each other according to established rules and schedules
The NFL is the most popular sports league in the United States.
A NFL é a liga desportiva mais popular nos Estados Unidos.
2.
A competitive structure governing a specific sport with standardized regulations and championship formats
She joined a local sports league to improve her basketball skills.
Ela se inscreveu em uma liga desportiva local para melhorar suas habilidades de basquete.
Synonyms
athletic league
professional league
sports association
championship circuit
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
liga desportiva
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
campeonato
Alternative, often used for specific championships
Brazil
liga esportiva
Alternative spelling with 'esportiva' instead of 'desportiva'
Portugal
liga desportiva
Standard European Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
join a sports league
major sports league
professional sports league
minor sports league
sports league draft
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