sport in Portuguese

sport in Portuguese is esporte, desporto, recrear-se — sport means a physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.

sport in Portuguese

esporte

noun

(countable, uncountable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

desporto

noun

(countable, uncountable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.

recrear-se

verb

(intransitive) To amuse oneself, to play.

zombar

verb

(intransitive) To mock or tease, treat lightly, toy with.

What does "sport" mean?

noun A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.
"Football is the most popular sport in the country."
noun Someone who reacts to losing or being teased in a good-natured, gracious way.
"He was a good sport about losing the bet."
verb To wear or display something noticeably.
"She was sporting a bright red jacket at the party."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sport in a sentence

Football is the most popular sport in the country.
She plays several sports, including tennis and swimming.
He was a good sport about losing the bet.
She was sporting a bright red jacket at the party.

Similar words in Portuguese

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Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sport" in Portuguese?

"sport" in Portuguese is esporte, desporto, recrear-se. sport means: A physical activity involving skill and competition, played under a set of rules.

How do you use "sport" in a sentence?

Example: "Football is the most popular sport in the country." In Portuguese, "sport" is esporte, desporto, recrear-se.

Are there other ways to say "sport" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "sport": esporte, desporto, recrear-se, zombar.

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