Diana (en. Diana)

/ˈdjana/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Place or object used as a target.
The target in the darts game was well centered.
La diana en el juego de dardos estaba bien centrada.
In the context of mythology, Diana is the goddess of the hunt.
Diana is considered the goddess of nature and hunting.
Diana es considerada la diosa de la naturaleza y la caza.
Sound or melody played to awaken or announce the start of the day.
The town woke up to the morning bugle.
El pueblo se despertó con la diana de la mañana.

Etymology

From Latin 'Diana', which means 'light' or 'brightness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hit the target
To hit the objective or succeed in something.
dar en la diana
to miss the target
To fail the goal or not achieve the objective.
no dar en la diana

Related Words

dianero
Person who participates in a target event, especially in activities involving darts or target shooting.
dianero
dianística
Related to the art or technique of making targets or participating in their use.
dianística

Slang Meanings

Diana as a term used in some marksmanship sports.
In the darts championship, everyone was looking for the best target.
En el campeonato de dardos, todos buscaban la mejor diana.
In some contexts, diana can refer to a personal goal or aim.
My goal this year is to improve my cooking skills.
Mi diana este año es mejorar mis habilidades en la cocina.