futebol
everyday, Brazil
In Brazil "soccer" is futebol, the national passion. An informal game among friends is called a pelada. It is also called Bola.
Meaning: the sport of football (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| futebol | everyday, Brazil |
| Bola | casual |
| Pelada | casual, Brazil |
Jogar futebol means "to play soccer". People say ir ao estádio for going to a match and time for team.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is said "foo-chee-BOW" in most of Brazil, because te before i sounds like "chee".
Did you know?
- Brazil has won the men's FIFA World Cup five times, more than any other country.
Examples in context
- Gosto de jogar futebol.I like playing soccer.
- Vamos jogar uma pelada no sábado?Shall we play a pickup game on Saturday?
- Meu time ganhou ontem.My team won yesterday.
Example conversation
Caio and his friend Henrique plan a weekend in Santos.
- CaioVai ter futebol no domingo?Will there be soccer on Sunday?
- HenriqueVai, às nove, na praia.Yes, at nine, on the beach.
- CaioConta comigo.Count me in.
