derbi
derby
noun DEHR-bee Rare
Origin: Named after the Earl of Derby, who founded the Epsom Derby horse race in 1780.
Usage Note
Derbi is the Hispanicized spelling of English derby, used in Spanish sports journalism to describe a local rivalry match between two teams from the same city or region. The plural is derbis. It is most common in football contexts (el derbi madrileño for the Real Madrid–Atlético match) but applies to any sport.
Examples
"El derbi entre los dos equipos fue muy emocionante."
Natural Translation
The derby between the two teams was very exciting.
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