diana

dee-AH-nah

nounfB1

bullseye?center of a target,target?in archery or darts

Also:mark?figurative success

📝 In Action

El arquero apuntó y golpeó la diana con su primera flecha.

The archer aimed and hit the bullseye with his first arrow.

Si quieres ganar en los dardos, tienes que dar en la diana.

If you want to win at darts, you have to hit the target (bullseye).

Su propuesta dio en la diana; fue exactamente lo que el jefe quería.

His proposal hit the mark; it was exactly what the boss wanted.

Word Connections

Synonyms

blanco (target (general))
objetivo (goal, objective)

Common Collocations

dar en la diana – to hit the bullseye; to hit the mark
acertar la diana – to successfully hit the target

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Feminine Article

Since 'diana' is a feminine noun, always use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la diana' (the bullseye) or 'una diana' (a target).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Target Words

Mistake: "Using 'el objetivo' when referring to a physical target for shooting."

Correction: Use 'la diana' for the physical spot you aim at in sports. 'Objetivo' usually means a goal or aim.

⭐ Usage Tips

Figurative Use

The phrase 'dar en la diana' is very common and means succeeding perfectly or finding the exact solution.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: diana

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'diana' to mean a successful solution or perfect outcome?

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Word Family

dianero(bullseye shooter (rare)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'diana' related to the female name Diana?

Yes, the common noun 'diana' (target/bugle call) comes directly from the proper name of the Roman goddess Diana. When used as a common noun, it is written in lowercase.

How can I tell if 'diana' means 'target' or 'reveille'?

Look at the surrounding words. If you see verbs like 'apuntar' (to aim) or 'lanzar' (to throw), it means target. If you see verbs like 'sonar' (to sound) or 'tocar' (to play) and a time of day, it means the wake-up call.