first target

[/fɜrst ˈtɑrɡɪt/]
noun phrasepl: first targets
primeiro alvo
1. The initial or primary objective that is aimed at or sought after
The company's first target is to increase market share by 15% this year.
O primeiro alvo da empresa é aumentar a participação de mercado em 15% este ano.
2. In military or combat contexts, the initial enemy position or entity selected for attack
The first target of the operation was the communications facility.
O primeiro alvo da operação era a instalação de comunicações.
3. In sports or competitive contexts, the initial opponent or challenge to overcome
Our first target in the playoffs is the defending champions.
Nosso primeiro alvo nos playoffs é o campeão defensor.
In Brazilian business culture, 'primeiro alvo' is commonly used in strategic planning and goal-setting discussions. In American English, this phrase is frequently used in corporate, military, and sports contexts to denote priority and strategic focus.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary objectivemain goalinitial targetprime targetprincipal aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary targetbackup planlast resort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeiro alvo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
primeiro alvo
Common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro alvo
Used in both formal and informal settings
Portugal
primeiro alvo
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

targetobjectivegoalaimpriorityfocusstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

set one's sights on
have someone in one's crosshairs
go for the jugular
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