world championship

[/wɜːrld ˈtʃæmpɪənʃɪp/]

nounpl: world championships

campeonato mundial

1. An international competition to determine the best player or team in a particular sport or activity

She won the world championship in tennis last year.

Ela venceu o campeonato mundial de tênis no ano passado.

2. The title or trophy awarded to the winner of such a competition

He holds the world championship in boxing.

Ele é o detentor do campeonato mundial de boxe.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

campeonato mundial

Most common usage in Brazil

Brazil (informal)

mundial

Shortened colloquial form, commonly used in sports commentary

Portugal

campeonato mundial

Standard usage in Portugal

Portugal (informal)

título mundial

Alternative expression emphasizing the title aspect

compete for the world championship

defend the world championship

chase the world championship

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