Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pelada
Noun
/peˈla.dɐ/
Definition
A Portuguese word referring to a type of outdoor soccer game, typically played informally and often in a street or open area.
Examples
- The kids played a pelada in the park every Saturday afternoon.
- During my vacation in Brazil, I joined a pelada with locals on the beach.
- We had so much fun during our pelada that we lost track of time.
Meaning
Pelada translates to ‘bare’ or ‘naked’ in English, but in the context of soccer, it implies playing without official rules or uniforms, focusing purely on the joy of the game.
Synonyms
- Informal soccer
- Street soccer
- Pickup game