achievable goals

[ə-ˈchē-və-bəl ˈɡōlz]
noun phrase
objetivos alcançáveis
1. targets or aims that are realistically possible to accomplish with available resources, skills, and time
Setting achievable goals helps maintain motivation and build confidence.
Estabelecer objetivos alcançáveis ajuda a manter a motivação e construir confiança.
2. measurable outcomes that are within one's capability to reach
The project manager focused on achievable goals rather than unrealistic expectations.
O gerente de projeto se concentrou em objetivos alcançáveis em vez de expectativas irrealistas.
In Brazilian corporate culture, the concept of 'objetivos alcançáveis' is central to business planning and personal development. American management theory emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals as part of SMART goal-setting methodology, while in Portugal, the term reflects a more conservative approach to planning and resource allocation.
NYC Slang
realistic goals you can actually pull off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
realistic goalsattainable goalsfeasible goalsreachable goalspractical goals
Antonyms / Antônimos
impossible goalsunrealistic goalsunattainable goalsfar-fetched goals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivos alcançáveis
most common usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
metas viáveis
alternative term frequently used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos possíveis
more colloquial variation
Portugal
objetivos realizáveis
preferred term in European Portuguese; 'alcançáveis' also used

Related Words

SMART goalsobjectivetargetmilestonedeadlineperformance metricsaction plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars but keep your feet on the ground
set your sights on what's possible
aim for the moon; even if you miss, you'll land on the stars (but plan achievable steps)
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