Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
basquete
Noun
[baskɛt]
Definition
A team sport in which two teams, usually of five players each, compete to shoot a basketball through the opponent’s hoop to score points.
Examples
- Ele joga basquete todos os sábados.
- O basquete é muito popular nas escolas.
Meaning
Basquete is the Portuguese term for basketball, a popular sport played globally, where players aim to score by throwing a ball through a hoop suspended 10 feet above the ground.
Synonyms
- Basquetebol
- Jogo de bola