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material goal

[məˈtɪriəl ɡoʊl]
nounpl: material goals
objetivo material
1. A tangible or physical objective focused on acquiring possessions, wealth, or concrete resources rather than intangible benefits
His material goal was to buy a luxury car before turning thirty.
Seu objetivo material era comprar um carro de luxo antes de fazer trinta anos.
2. In sports, a concrete target or endpoint in a competition or match
The team's material goal is to win the championship trophy.
O objetivo material do time é ganhar o troféu do campeonato.
Synonyms
tangible goalphysical objectiveconcrete aimworldly ambition
Antonyms
spiritual goalimmaterial goalabstract objectiveintangible aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo material
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo material
Common in business and personal development contexts
São Paulo
objetivo material
Widely used in corporate and financial discussions
Portugal
objectivo material
European Portuguese spelling with 'c'; used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursuit of material goals
beyond material goals
set material goals
material success
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