Objetivo (en. Aim)

/ob.xeˈti.βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Purpose or goal that is intended to be achieved.

The objective of this project is to improve efficiency.

El objetivo de este proyecto es mejorar la eficiencia.

Reference point that one seeks to reach in an activity.

The objective of the exam was to assess the student's knowledge.

El objetivo del examen era evaluar el conocimiento del estudiante.

In grammar, a term that refers to the direct object of a verb.

In the phrase 'Juan ate an apple', 'an apple' is the objective of the verb.

En la frase 'Juan comió una manzana', 'una manzana' es el objetivo del verbo.

From Latin 'objectivus', related to 'obiectum'.

long-term

Goal or objective that is expected to be achieved over a long period of time.

a largo plazo

clear objective

Specific and well-defined purpose.

objetivo claro

set an objective

To establish a goal to reach.

marcar un objetivo

objectivity

Quality of being objective, impartial.

objetividad

objectification

Process of making something objective or tangible.

objetivación

subjective

Dependent on personal opinion or perception.

subjetivo

Goal that is taken informally.

My objective today is to have a good time at the party.

Mi objetivo hoy es pasarla bien en la fiesta.

The plan or destination in a more relaxed context.

My objective for the day is to eat something delicious and rest.

Mi objetivo del día es comer algo rico y descansar.