principal target
[PRIN-suh-puhl TAR-git]
noun phrasepl: principal targets
alvo principal
1. The primary or most important objective or goal that someone or something is aimed at or focused on
The principal target of the marketing campaign is young professionals aged 25-35.
O alvo principal da campanha de marketing são profissionais jovens de 25-35 anos.
2. In military or security contexts, the main enemy position, asset, or person that is prioritized for action
The general identified the enemy headquarters as the principal target for the bombing raid.
O general identificou a sede do inimigo como o alvo principal para o bombardeio.
3. The main focus of attention, criticism, or investigation
The principal target of the investigation was the company's financial irregularities.
O alvo principal da investigação eram as irregularidades financeiras da empresa.
The phrase 'principal target' is used commonly in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in business, military, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in corporate strategy discussions and marketing planning. The term maintains consistent usage across different Portuguese-speaking regions without notable cultural variations.
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