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side goal
[/saɪd ɡoʊl/]
noun
pl: side goals
objetivo secundário
1.
A goal or objective that is secondary in importance to the main goal; an additional aim pursued alongside primary objectives
While her main focus is finishing her degree, a side goal is to improve her public speaking skills.
Embora seu foco principal seja terminar seu diploma, um objetivo secundário é melhorar suas habilidades de apresentação em público.
2.
In sports (particularly soccer/football), a goal scored from the side of the field or near the sideline
The striker scored a side goal from a difficult angle near the corner flag.
O atacante marcou um gol pelo lado a partir de um ângulo difícil perto da bandeira de escanteio.
Synonyms
secondary goal
auxiliary objective
minor aim
additional target
Antonyms
primary goal
main objective
principal aim
major goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
objetivo secundário
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
meta lateral
Alternative usage in business contexts
Portugal
objetivo secundário
Standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a side goal in mind
pursue side goals alongside main objectives
set side goals for personal development
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