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    Meta (en. Goal)

    /ˈme.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    End or object that is wanted to be reached.
    The goal of this project is to improve the quality of service.
    La meta de este proyecto es mejorar la calidad del servicio.
    Concept in philosophy that refers to an end or objective.
    In the philosophical discussion, the goal of knowledge was addressed.
    En la discusión filosófica, se habló de la meta del conocimiento.
    In sports, the line or place where a race ends.
    The runner reached the goal and was received with applause.
    El corredor llegó a la meta y fue recibido con aplausos.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'μετά', meaning 'beyond' or 'after'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    run towards the goal
    To hurry to reach an objective.
    correr hacia la meta
    keep the goal in sight
    To maintain focus on the main objective.
    no perder de vista la meta
    set a goal
    To define a goal that one wishes to achieve.
    establecer una meta

    Related Words

    short-term goals
    Objectives that can be achieved in a short time.
    metas a corto plazo
    long-term goals
    Objectives that require a long time to be achieved.
    metas a largo plazo
    methodology
    Set of methods and techniques used to reach a goal.
    metodología

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the goal
    When I finished the race, I felt like I was at the goal.
    Cuando terminé la carrera, sentí que estaba en la meta.
    To go after the goal
    She always goes after the goal, nothing stops her.
    Ella siempre va tras la meta, nada la detiene.