broad target

[brɔːd ˈtɑːrɡɪt]
nounpl: broad targets
alvo amplo
1. A wide-ranging or general objective that encompasses multiple categories, groups, or outcomes rather than focusing on a specific narrow aim
The marketing campaign has a broad target of reaching all age groups between 18 and 65.
A campanha de marketing tem um alvo amplo de alcançar todos os grupos etários entre 18 e 65 anos.
2. In business and strategy, a goal or objective that is not narrowly defined and allows for multiple approaches or interpretations
Their broad target is to increase market share without specifying which customer segments to prioritize.
Seu alvo amplo é aumentar a participação de mercado sem especificar quais segmentos de clientes priorizar.
3. A large or expansive area or group that is the focus of action, attention, or intention
The military operation had a broad target covering the entire region.
A operação militar tinha um alvo amplo cobrindo toda a região.
In Brazilian business culture, 'alvo amplo' is commonly used in strategic planning and marketing discussions. The concept reflects modern management practices where organizations often establish broad targets first and then refine them through iterative processes. In the United States, 'broad target' is frequently used in marketing, military strategy, and corporate planning contexts. The term implies inclusivity and flexibility in approach rather than restrictive specificity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wide targetgeneral objectiveexpansive goalcomprehensive aimlarge-scale target
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow targetspecific objectivefocused goalprecise aimtargeted niche

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvo amplo
Most common and standard usage in business and strategic contexts
São Paulo
alvo amplo; meta ampla
Both terms used interchangeably in corporate and business environments
Rio de Janeiro
alvo largo
Alternative colloquial variation occasionally used
Portugal
alvo amplo; objetivo genérico
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with slight preference for 'objetivo genérico' in formal contexts

Related Words

targetingobjectivegoalscopeaudiencemarket segmentstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a wide net
shoot for the moon
aim high
go for broke
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →