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attainable dream
[əˈteɪnəbəl driːm]
noun phrase
pl: attainable dreams
sonho alcançável
1.
A goal or aspiration that is realistically achievable through effort and planning; a dream that is within reach
With proper education and dedication, a career in medicine is an attainable dream for many students.
Com educação adequada e dedicação, uma carreira na medicina é um sonho alcançável para muitos estudantes.
2.
An objective that can be accomplished with available resources and time
Saving enough money for a house down payment is an attainable dream if you budget carefully.
Economizar dinheiro suficiente para a entrada de uma casa é um sonho alcançável se você se orçamentar cuidadosamente.
NYC Slang
a dream that's actually doable / a real dream (not just talk)
Synonyms
achievable goal
realistic aspiration
reachable objective
feasible dream
obtainable aim
Antonyms
impossible dream
unrealistic aspiration
unattainable goal
pipe dream
fantasy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sonho alcançável
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sonho realizável
Slight preference for 'realizável' in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sonho possível
More colloquial alternative commonly used in speech
Portugal
sonho exequível
More formal usage; 'alcançável' also widely used
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach for the stars
dream big but stay grounded
turn dreams into reality
have your head in the clouds but feet on the ground
a dream within reach
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