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goals

[/ɡoʊlz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: goal)
objetivos; metas; gols
1. The intended result or purpose that one works to achieve
My goals for this year include learning Portuguese and finishing my degree.
Meus objetivos para este ano incluem aprender português e terminar meu diploma.
2. In sports, the act of scoring or the point scored by getting a ball into the opposing net or designated area
The soccer player scored three goals in the match.
O jogador de futebol marcou três gols na partida.
3. The physical structure or area where a score is made in sports
The goalkeeper defended the goal against multiple attacks.
O goleiro defendeu a meta contra múltiplos ataques.
NYC Slang
goals (as in 'that's goals' meaning something aspirational or relationship-desirable)
Synonyms
objectivesaimstargetspurposesambitions
Antonyms
failureshindrances

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivos; metas; gols
Common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos; gols
Similar usage to general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
objetivos; metas; gols
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
objetivos; metas; golos
Uses 'golos' instead of 'gols' for sports scoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach one's goals
set goals
achieve goals
move the goalposts
score a goal
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