No. 587 in Portuguese
meta
"Meta" in Portuguese means "goal," "aim," or "objective."
In a sentence
A meta do time é vencer o campeonato.
The team's goal is to win the championship.
In this sentence, 'meta' refers to a 'goal' or 'target', representing the objective the team aims to achieve.
O jogador chegou à meta depois de uma corrida incrível.
The player reached the finish line after an incredible run.
Here, 'meta' is used to mean 'finish line', implying the endpoint in a race or competition.
Durante a reunião, discutimos a meta da empresa para o próximo ano.
During the meeting, we discussed the company's target for the next year.
Now 'meta' is used to denote a 'target' or strategic objective that the company plans for its future goals.
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