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objeto

oh-BHEH-tohoˈβxeto

object, thing

Also: item
NounmA1
A simple red cube block resting on a flat, plain surface.

📝 In Action

Encontré un objeto extraño en el jardín.

A1

I found a strange object in the garden.

Este objeto de cerámica es muy frágil.

A2

This ceramic object is very fragile.

¿Puedes pasarme ese objeto que está sobre la mesa?

A1

Can you pass me that thing that is on the table?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cosa (thing)
  • artículo (article, item)

Common Collocations

  • objeto volador no identificado (OVNI) – unidentified flying object (UFO)
  • objeto de valor – valuable object

purpose, aim

Also: subject
NounmB1formal
An arrow perfectly hitting the center bullseye of a colorful archery target, symbolizing purpose or a goal achieved.

📝 In Action

El objeto de la ley es proteger a los consumidores.

B1

The purpose of the law is to protect consumers.

Nuestro único objeto es terminar el proyecto a tiempo.

B2

Our sole aim is to finish the project on time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • objeto de estudio – subject of study
  • con el objeto de – with the purpose of

I object, I oppose

VerbB2regular arformal
A large, open human hand raised vertically with the palm facing forward, acting as a clear stopping barrier against a small, approaching abstract shape.
infinitiveobjetar
gerundobjetando
past Participleobjetado

📝 In Action

Yo objeto esa propuesta por falta de claridad.

B2

I object to that proposal due to a lack of clarity.

Si objeto ahora, ¿tendré que explicar mis razones?

B2

If I object now, will I have to explain my reasons?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • protesto (I protest)
  • impugno (I challenge)

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedobjeta
yoobjeto
túobjetas
ellos/ellas/ustedesobjetan
nosotrosobjetamos
vosotrosobjetáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedobjetaba
yoobjetaba
túobjetabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesobjetaban
nosotrosobjetábamos
vosotrosobjetabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedobjetó
yoobjeté
túobjetaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesobjetaron
nosotrosobjetamos
vosotrosobjetasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedobjete
yoobjete
túobjetes
ellos/ellas/ustedesobjeten
nosotrosobjetemos
vosotrosobjetéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedobjetara/objetase
yoobjetara/objetase
túobjetaras/objetases
ellos/ellas/ustedesobjetaran/objetasen
nosotrosobjetáramos/objetásemos
vosotrosobjetarais/objetaseis
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: objeto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'objeto' to mean 'purpose'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
objetivo(objective/goal (noun/adjective)) — Adjective
objetar(to object) — Verb
objeción(objection) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'obiectus,' which literally meant 'thrown before' or 'put in front of.' This root explains both main meanings: something physically placed in front of you (the object) and something put forward for consideration or opposition (the purpose/objection).

First recorded: 15th century (in its modern Spanish form)

Cognates (Related words)

English: objectPortuguese: objetoFrench: objet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'objeto' and 'cosa'?

'Cosa' is very casual and means 'thing' or 'stuff.' 'Objeto' is slightly more formal and emphasizes that the item is a distinct, definable physical thing.

¿Es 'objeto' un verbo?

The word 'objeto' itself is the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense of the verb 'objetar' (to object). However, the most common use of 'objeto' is the masculine noun meaning 'physical thing.'