objetivos
“objetivos” means “goals” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
goals, objectives
Also: targets, aims
📝 In Action
Mis objetivos para este año son viajar más y ahorrar dinero.
A2My goals for this year are to travel more and save money.
El equipo no cumplió con los objetivos de ventas del trimestre.
B1The team did not meet the sales targets for the quarter.
Establecer objetivos claros ayuda a mantenerse motivado.
B2Setting clear objectives helps you stay motivated.
objective, impartial
Also: factual
📝 In Action
Los datos presentados deben ser objetivos y verificables.
B1The data presented must be objective and verifiable.
Necesitamos análisis objetivos, no opiniones personales.
B2We need objective analyses, not personal opinions.
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Quick Quiz: objetivos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'objetivos' as a noun (meaning 'goals')?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Medieval Latin *objectivus*, meaning 'of or relating to an object'. It entered Spanish through the idea of something being external or serving as a goal/target.
First recorded: 16th century (in philosophical texts)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'objetivos' only used for big life goals?
No. While it covers big life goals, 'objetivos' is used just as often for small, measurable targets in business, school, or daily tasks. It's a very flexible word for any kind of aim.
How do I know if 'objetivos' means 'goals' or 'unbiased'?
Look at the verb. If it's used with verbs like 'alcanzar' (to reach) or 'fijar' (to set), it means 'goals' (noun). If it's used with 'ser' (to be) or 'parecer' (to seem), it means 'unbiased' (adjective).