meta
goal, target
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmɛ.tɐ/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'bater meta' (to hit a target) is extremely common in Brazilian corporate culture, especially in sales environments. 'Meta' has also become popular internet slang — when Brazilians see something aspirational, they comment 'meta!' meaning 'that's goals!'
📝 Example Sentences
A equipe bateu a meta de vendas.
The team hit the sales target.
Minha meta é ser fluente em português até o fim do ano.
My goal is to be fluent in Portuguese by the end of the year.
Precisamos definir metas realistas.
We need to set realistic goals.