Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desempate
noun
de-sem-PAH-teh

Definition
A procedure or event that resolves a tie in scores or standings.

Examples
- O desempate foi decidido por um chute a gol.
- Na competição, o desempate ocorreu através de um sistema de pontos bônus.

Meaning
Desempate refers to the method used to determine a winner when two or more participants have the same score or performance in a competition.

Synonyms
- decisão
- resolução
- desempate técnico