essential goal

[ɪˈsenʃəl ɡoʊl]
noun phrasepl: essential goals
objetivo essencial
1. a primary or fundamental aim that is absolutely necessary to achieve success or fulfillment
The essential goal of the company is to provide quality products to customers.
O objetivo essencial da empresa é fornecer produtos de qualidade aos clientes.
2. a core target that cannot be overlooked or substituted in accomplishing a mission
Education is an essential goal for breaking the cycle of poverty.
A educação é um objetivo essencial para quebrar o ciclo da pobreza.
3. a vital objective that serves as the foundation for other secondary goals
The essential goal of the project is to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent.
O objetivo essencial do projeto é reduzir as emissões de carbono em 50 por cento.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'objetivo essencial' is commonly used in strategic planning and business meetings. In American contexts, the phrase emphasizes practical necessity and is frequently heard in educational, organizational, and policy discussions. Both cultures value clarity about what is fundamentally important versus what is supplementary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary objectivecore aimfundamental targetvital objectivemain purposekey objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary goalminor objectivenegligible aimoptional target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo essencial
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo essencial
Common in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetivo essencial
Frequently used in corporate and strategic planning
Portugal
objetivo essencial
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

missionpurposeobjectivetargetaimambitionpriorityfundamental

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the essential goal
the essential goal line
stay focused on the essential goal
accomplish the essential goal
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