Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| copa do mundo | /ˈkɔ.pɐ du ˈmũ.du/ (Brazil) | Brazil |
| mundial | /mũ.d͡ʒiˈaw/ (Brazil) /mũˈd͡ʒjaw/ (Brazil) |
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| campeonato mundial | /kɐ̃.pi.oˈna.tu mũ.d͡ʒiˈaw/ (Brazil, word by word) |
This term refers to an international football tournament or other sports competitions of a similar scale. While copa do mundo is most commonly associated with football, campeonato mundial can be used as a more generic term to refer to a world championship in any sport.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase copa do mundo literally translates to 'cup of the world'.
Which one should you use?
copa do mundo is the full noun phrase used for the event. In contrast, mundial is often used as a shorthand adjective or noun to refer to a world championship or world cup.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form copa do mundo is specifically noted for use in Brazil.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the verb assistir (to watch) to mean viewing an event, the preposition 'a' combines with the feminine article 'a' to form à before Copa do Mundo.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of copa do mundo is /ˈkɔ.pɐ du ˈmũ.du/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word mundo in copa do mundo shares the same Latin root as the English word 'mundane', which originally meant 'belonging to the world'.
- While the English 'cup' refers to the trophy, the Portuguese word copa can also refer to the 'crown' or the 'canopy' of a tree.
- The word copa is a doublet of the Portuguese word cuba, meaning a tub or vat, as both derive from the Latin cūpa.
Examples in context
- Quem ganhará a Copa do Mundo?Who will win the World Cup?This sentence is useful for asking who will win the tournament using copa do mundo.Tatoeba #6995458 by ajdavidl, translation #3343265 by Hybrid
- A França venceu a Copa do Mundo.France have won the World Cup.This sentence shows how to state that a country won the tournament using copa do mundo.Tatoeba #6997076 by Ricardo14, translation #6996860 by Hybrid
- Você costuma assistir à Copa do Mundo?Do you usually watch the World Cup?This sentence is useful for asking if someone usually watches the tournament using copa do mundo.Tatoeba #8591585 by bill, translation #8582081 by CK
- A Copa do Mundo é o evento esportivo mais esperado do mundo.The World Cup is the most anticipated sports event in the world.
- A Copa Mundial de 2018 foi realizada na Rússia.The 2018 World Cup was held in Russia.
- O Brasil venceu o Mundial cinco vezes.Brazil has won the World Cup five times.
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Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo are talking about sports history.
- JulianaQual foi a melhor Copa do Mundo?Which was the best World Cup?
- RodrigoEu acho que foi a de 2002.I think it was the one in 2002.
- JulianaEu concordo, o Brasil jogou muito bem.I agree, Brazil played very well.
- RodrigoSim, foi a melhor Copa do Mundo.Yes, it was the best World Cup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “world cup” translations and entries copa do mundo, mundial, campeonato mundial, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (campeonato, mundial) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campeonato, copa, do, mundial, mundo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
