vital aim

[ˈvaɪtəl eɪm]
noun phrasepl: vital aims
objetivo vital
1. A primary or essential goal that is crucial to one's survival, success, or well-being
The vital aim of the organization is to provide clean water to remote communities.
O objetivo vital da organização é fornecer água potável a comunidades remotas.
2. A fundamental purpose or target that is critically important
Education was the vital aim of the new government policy.
A educação era o objetivo vital da nova política governamental.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'vital aim' is used in formal, professional, or academic settings to describe goals of great importance. In Brazil, it's commonly found in government policies, educational institutions, and organizational mission statements. The phrase emphasizes the critical nature of the objective rather than merely stating it as important.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
essential objectiveprimary goalcore purposefundamental aimmain objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary aimtrivial goalminor objectiveirrelevant purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo vital
Most common translation used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo vital
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'objetivo' in casual speech
São Paulo
meta vital
Alternative used in business contexts, slightly more formal
Portugal
objetivo vital
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European Portuguese

Related Words

vitalobjectivepurposemissiongoaltarget

Related Idioms & Phrases

to accomplish one's vital aim
to pursue a vital aim
to achieve vital aims
vital aim in life
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