This is the 3616th most frequent Portuguese word.
rivalidade
Rivalidade (Portuguese): Rivalry; competition or conflict between individuals or groups.
Here, 'rivalidade' is used to express competition or contention between groups, in this case, sports teams.
A rivalidade entre os times tornou o jogo mais emocionante.
The rivalry between the teams made the game more exciting.
In this sentence, 'rivalidade' represents a potentially negative relationship or opposition that, if redefined, could lead to cooperation.
É importante transformar a rivalidade em uma parceria para o bem comum.
It is important to transform rivalry into a partnership for the common good.
In this example, 'rivalidade' signifies potential contention or opposition, which is contrasted with the strength of friendship overcoming it.