torneio
/toʁˈnej.u/masculine
The English phrase "tournament" is translated into Portuguese as torneio.
torneio refers to a series of games.
Meaning: series of games (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Angola, the word torneio is widely used to describe different types of tournaments.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /toʁˈnej.u/. It has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While torneio is common, Brazilians often use campeonato to describe a league-style tournament. This can lead to confusion as torneio often implies a shorter, knockout-style event.
- If you are in a workshop, you might hear about a torneio of a piece of wood, which refers to the act of turning it on a lathe.
- The word torneio shares the same root as the English word 'turn', as both trace back to the Latin word for 'turning' or 'turning a lathe'.
Examples in context
- Onde será o torneio?Where will the tournament take place?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a torneio.Tatoeba #8551903 by Ricardo14, translation #12569470 by laetitiamg
- A Patrícia vai organizar o torneio.Patricia will organize the tournament.This sentence shows how to describe someone organizing a torneio.Tatoeba #2002496 by Matheus, translation #35126 by CN
- Quem você acha que vai ganhar o torneio?Who do you think will win the tournament?This sentence is useful for asking who might win a torneio.Tatoeba #1275710 by alexmarcelo, translation #276238 by CK
- No Brasil, o campeonato de futebol atrai milhões de espectadores todos os anos.In Brazil, the football tournament attracts millions of spectators every year.
- Vamos sediar um torneio de xadrez no próximo mês.We will host a chess tournament next month.
- Vamos organizar um tornezinho de futebol com a turma do bairro.Let's organize a small football tournament with the neighborhood gang.
- A galera está se reunindo para um campeonatinho de videogame no fim de semana.The gang is getting together for a small video game tournament on the weekend.
- Hoje à noite teremos um torneiozinho de pôquer na casa do João.Tonight, we'll have a mini-poker tournament at João's place.
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are talking about a weekend sports event.
- RodrigoVocê vai participar do torneio no sábado?Are you going to participate in the tournament on Saturday?
- MarianaSim, eu me inscrevi no torneio ontem.Yes, I signed up for the tournament yesterday.
- RodrigoEspero que o torneio seja bem organizado.I hope the tournament is well organized.
- MarianaEu também, Rodrigo!Me too, Rodrigo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tournament” translations and entries torneio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries torneio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
