major goal

[/ˈmeɪdʒər ɡoʊl/]
noun phrasepl: major goals
objetivo principal
1. a significant aim or desired outcome that requires substantial effort and planning to achieve
Graduating from university was her major goal.
Formar-se na universidade era seu objetivo principal.
2. a primary target or milestone in a strategic plan or project
The company's major goal is to increase market share by 25% this year.
O objetivo principal da empresa é aumentar a participação de mercado em 25% este ano.
3. a fundamental aspiration or long-term ambition
One of his major goals is to travel the world.
Um de seus objetivos principais é viajar pelo mundo.
In American business and educational contexts, 'major goal' is commonly used in strategic planning and personal development discussions. In Brazil, 'objetivo principal' is the standard term in corporate environments, while 'meta' is frequently used in sports and performance contexts. The phrase reflects Western goal-oriented culture emphasizing long-term planning and achievement.
NYC Slang
big goal / big move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary objectivemain aimchief targetkey objectiveprincipal purposemajor objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor goaltrivial aimsecondary objectiveinsignificant target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo principal
most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo principal / meta grande
colloquial usage of 'meta grande' also acceptable
São Paulo
objetivo principal / objetivo maior
both forms used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
objetivo principal / meta principal
slight preference for 'meta' in European Portuguese

Related Words

objectivemilestonetargetaspirationambitionpurposeplanstrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

to set a major goal
to pursue a major goal
to achieve a major goal
to reach one's major goal
major goals and objectives
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