objetivos
/ohb-heh-TEE-vohs/
goals
When used as a noun, 'objetivos' means "goals" or aims, like hitting a target.
objetivos(noun)
goals
?personal or professional aims
,objectives
?formal targets
targets
?things to hit or reach
,aims
?what someone is trying to achieve
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Remember that 'objetivos' is masculine and plural. If you talk about just one goal, use 'objetivo' (singular).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: "La objetivos"
Correction: Los objetivos. Because it is a masculine word, you must use the masculine articles ('los', 'unos', 'mis', etc.).
⭐ Usage Tips
Goal vs. Target
While both 'objetivos' and 'metas' mean 'goals,' 'objetivos' often refers to the specific steps or aims, while 'metas' often refers to the final, bigger achievement.
As an adjective, 'objetivos' means "objective," referring to something unbiased or factual, like a perfectly balanced scale.
objetivos(adjective)
objective
?unbiased or factual
,impartial
?not taking sides
factual
?based on facts
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'objetivos' must match the noun it describes. This form is used for masculine, plural nouns (e.g., 'informes objetivos' = objective reports). For feminine plural, use 'objetivas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "El informe tiene muchos objetivos (meaning: 'The report is very objective')."
Correction: El informe es muy objetivo (meaning: 'The report is very objective'). Use the singular adjective 'objetivo' when describing the report's quality.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Truth
Use 'ser' (to be) with 'objetivos' when describing the inherent quality of something (e.g., 'Los hechos son objetivos' = The facts are objective).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: objetivos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'objetivos' as a noun (meaning 'goals')?
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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).