não-cabeça de chave
1. (in sports competitions) not ranked among the top competitors; not given a seed ranking
The unseeded player surprisingly won the tournament.
O jogador não-cabeça de chave surpreendentemente venceu o torneio.
2. (of land or plants) not sown with seeds; without seeds planted
The unseeded field remained barren throughout the season.
O campo não-semeado permaneceu árido durante toda a estação.
3. (of fruit or vegetables) having had seeds removed
She bought unseeded grapes at the market.
Ela comprou uvas sem sementes no mercado.
In Brazilian sports culture, 'não-cabeça de chave' is commonly used in tennis, volleyball, and basketball tournaments. The term reflects Brazil's strong sports tradition where ranking systems are important in competition. In agricultural contexts, 'sem sementes' is preferred across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
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