aiming

[/ˈeɪmɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
mirando
1. pointing or directing a weapon, tool, or object at a target
He is aiming the gun at the target.
Ele está mirando a arma no alvo.
2. directing one's efforts or intentions toward achieving a goal
She is aiming for a promotion at work.
Ela está mirando uma promoção no trabalho.
3. intending or planning to do something
We are aiming to finish the project by Friday.
Estamos tentando terminar o projeto até sexta-feira.
4. directing attention or criticism toward someone or something
His comments were aiming at the new policy.
Seus comentários estavam apontados para a nova política.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'aiming' is frequently used in professional and sports settings. In Brazil, 'mirando' is the most direct translation, while 'visando' is preferred in European Portuguese for goal-oriented usage. The phrase 'aiming high' is universally understood in competitive cultures.
NYC Slang
gunning for / going for
Synonyms / Sinônimos
targetingpointingdirectingintendingstrivingseekingattempting
Antonyms / Antônimos
missingignoringneglectingabandoning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mirando
Most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mirando / tentando
Both forms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
mirando
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
apontando / visando
Portuguese uses 'visando' more frequently for goal-oriented contexts

Related Words

aimtargetgoalobjectivepurposeintentiondirection

Related Idioms & Phrases

aiming for the stars
aiming high
aiming to please
aiming at the wrong target
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