Portuguese Phrase
Sim, cancelaram todas as partidas.
Meaning
The sentence means “Yes, they cancelled all the matches.” It confirms that every scheduled game or contest has been called off. The verb is in the past tense, showing the decision has already been made.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm that an entire set of games, sports fixtures, or gaming sessions has been cancelled – for example after a tournament organizer announces a shutdown due to weather, technical issues, or other reasons.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sim,cancelaramtodasaspartidas.
Sim (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a question; it can stand alone or precede a statement.
cancelaram (preterite, 3rd pl.)
The verb *cancelar* conjugated in the simple past for third‑person plural, indicating that 'they' performed the action.
todas (feminine plural adjective)
Agrees in gender and number with the noun *partidas*; means ‘all’.
as (definite article)
Feminine plural article that introduces the noun *partidas*.
partidas (feminine plural noun)
Refers to matches, games, or scheduled contests; the most common meaning in sports or video‑games.
🗨In Conversation
As partidas de amanhã ainda vão acontecer?
Are tomorrow’s matches still happening?
Sim, cancelaram todas as partidas.
Yes, they cancelled all the matches.
✕Common Mistakes
Sim, cancelou todas as partidas.
Use *cancelaram* because the subject (they) is plural; *cancelou* would refer to a single person or entity.
Sim, cancelaram tudo as partidas.
The adjective must agree with the feminine plural noun *partidas*; *tudo* is neuter and incorrect here.
Sim, as partidas cancelaram todas.
The verb should precede the object; *as partidas cancelaram* would mean the matches cancelled something else.
↔Alternatives
Sim, todas as partidas foram canceladas.
Yes, all the matches were cancelled.
Sim, anularam todas as partidas.
Yes, they annulled all the matches.
Claro, nenhuma partida será realizada.
Sure, no match will take place.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, cancellations of sports events or e‑sports tournaments are often announced through official club pages, WhatsApp groups, or Twitter. If you want a more formal tone (e.g., in a news report), use the passive construction *todas as partidas foram canceladas*.