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youth soccer tournament

[juːθ ˈsɒkər ˈtɔːrnəmənt]
nounpl: youth soccer tournaments
torneio de futebol infantil
1. A competitive sporting event where teams of young players compete in soccer/football matches
The youth soccer tournament attracted teams from five different schools.
O torneio de futebol infantil atraiu equipes de cinco escolas diferentes.
2. An organized competition typically for players under 18 years of age
She scored three goals in the youth soccer tournament last weekend.
Ela marcou três gols no torneio de futebol infantil no fim de semana passado.
Synonyms
youth football tournamentjunior soccer tournamentyouth soccer competitionyouth football competition
Antonyms
professional soccer tournamentadult soccer tournament

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
torneio de futebol infantil / torneio de futebol juvenil
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
campeonato de futebol infantil
Often uses 'campeonato' instead of 'torneio'
São Paulo
torneio de futebol infantil / taça de futebol infantil
May use 'taça' when referring to cup competitions
Portugal
torneio de futebol juvenil / campeonato de futebol infantil
Portuguese prefers 'futebol' over 'soccer' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring home the trophy
step up to the plate
play your heart out
competitive spirit
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