Spanish Conversation · Level 29
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Spanish word
objetivo
Pronunciation
IPA/oβxeˈtiβo/
Meaning
- masculine noungoal
Example
Mi objetivo es aprender español.
My goal is to learn Spanish.
More examples
Es mejor fijar un objetivo alcanzable que intentar demasiado.
It's better to set an achievable goal than to try to do too much.
Core concept
A bullseye target with concentric rings.
Common phrases
fijar un objetivo
set a goal
un objetivo alcanzable
an achievable goal
Similar words
meta: A defined short-term checkpoint people use to measure progress.
plan: A planned sequence of actions that states what to do and when to do it.
propósito: A fundamental reason that motivates choices and guides long-term action.
fin: The ultimate end people seek to bring about as the conclusion of efforts.
Definition in Spanish
Meta clara y concreta que orienta decisiones y acciones para conseguir un resultado deseado.
Word origin
The Spanish objetivo originates in Latin objectivus from objectum, built from ob- 'toward' and jacere 'to throw', originally implying 'that which is directed' and now 'a goal'.
Usage tips
- Objetivo also functions as an adjective meaning 'impartial' or 'objective', so context determines whether it refers to a goal or to being unbiased.
Other meanings
- purposenoun
- aimnoun
Opposites
- improvisaciónimprovisationnoun
Related words
- objetividadobjectivitynoun
- objetivamenteobjectivelyadverb