futsal

What is another word for futsal? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A form of football played indoors with five players on each team.

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How to use futsal

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play futsal a futsal court futsal team futsal match

Futsal is a neutral sporting term used in both everyday and official contexts.

Etymology

Futsal is borrowed from Portuguese, where it was formed by blending the phrase for hall football. The name reflects the sport's origins as football played on an indoor court rather than an outdoor pitch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is futsal?

Futsal is indoor soccer played by two teams of five players each.

Where does the word futsal come from?

It comes from Portuguese, where it was created by blending words meaning hall football.

Is there another spelling of futsal?

Yes, footsal is used as an alternative form of the same word for the sport.

Nearby words

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