Definition

A type of soccer that is played indoors with five players on each team.

Example

Futsal is a popular sport in many countries, especially in Brazil and Spain.

Conversation

Have you ever tried playing futsal?

No, I haven’t, but it sounds fun!

It's like soccer, but played indoors with fewer players.

I would love to give futsal a shot sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Futsal is derived from the Portuguese term 'futebol de salão', where 'futebol' means 'football' (from 'futebol', meaning foot and ball) and 'salão' means 'hall' or 'indoor'. The word refers to a variant of football played indoors, emphasizing the smaller playing area and team size.

Memory Tip

Think of 'football' being played in a 'hall' — that's how you can remember that futsal is a form of indoor football.

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