noun phrasepl: real goals
objetivo real
1. The actual or true purpose, aim, or target that someone is trying to achieve, as opposed to stated or superficial objectives
The company's real goal is to dominate the market, not just to provide quality products.
O objetivo real da empresa é dominar o mercado, não apenas fornecer produtos de qualidade.
2. In sports, particularly soccer/football, an actual goal scored during a match (as opposed to a disallowed or disputed goal)
The referee confirmed it was a real goal after reviewing the VAR footage.
O árbitro confirmou que foi um gol real após revisar o vídeo do VAR.
In Brazilian business culture, distinguishing between 'objetivo real' and stated goals is important in negotiations and planning. In sports, particularly football (futebol), the phrase gained prominence with VAR technology, allowing discussion of whether goals are 'real' or should be disallowed. In American English, 'real goal' is often used in self-help and motivational contexts to distinguish between what people say they want and what they truly pursue.
NYC Slang
the real deal, what you're really about, the actual endgame
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