Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

futebol

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English meaning: Football / Soccer (Brazilian national passion)

Portuguese Definition

(Português)

O esporte mais popular do mundo, com o Brasil como seu coração espiritual.

English Definition

The world's most popular sport, with Brazil as its spiritual heartland. Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002) — more than any other country. Players Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Neymar are global icons. Brazilian football style (jogo bonito — 'the beautiful game') emphasizes creativity, skill, and joy, reflecting the country's cultural values.

Example

O Brasil é o único país pentacampeão do mundo no futebol, com cinco Copas do Mundo.

In English: Brazil is the only five-time world champion in football, with five World Cups.

Synonyms

  • jogo bonito
  • futebol brasileiro

Literary Heritage

Por mares nunca dantes navegados.

Through seas never sailed before.

Luís de Camões · Poet · 16th century

Os Lusíadas

Camões, Os Lusíadas (1572), Canto I, stanza 1, line 2

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