A seleção
Example: A seleção de futebol treinou muito para o campeonato.
Definition
"A seleção" refers to the national sports team, especially in football (soccer), representing a country in competitions. It often comprises the best players chosen to compete internationally, such as in championships or tournaments.
Etymology
The term "a seleção" comes from the Portuguese verb 'selecionar,' meaning 'to select.' It originally referred to a group chosen or selected for a specific purpose, evolving to mean the national team chosen to represent a country in sports.
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