No. 951 in Portuguese
semifinal
A competition round determining finalists.
In a sentence
O time conseguiu chegar à semifinal do campeonato.
The team managed to reach the semifinal of the championship.
Here, 'semifinal' refers to the penultimate round in a competition, marking its use as a sports term.
A música foi eleita para a semifinal do concurso de talentos.
The song was chosen for the semifinal of the talent contest.
In this case, 'semifinal' pertains to a selection phase in a competition, showcasing its adaptability to diverse contexts.
A semifinal da peça será apresentada amanhã.
The semifinal of the play will be presented tomorrow.
Here, 'semifinal' is used metaphorically, conveying that the presentation is a penultimate act or iteration of the play.
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