How to Say "finish lines" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “finish lines” is “metas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tenemos que establecer metas claras para el próximo trimestre.
We have to establish clear goals for the next quarter.
Alcanzar mis metas me hace muy feliz.
Achieving my goals makes me very happy.
Las corredoras cruzaron las metas casi al mismo tiempo.
The runners crossed the finish lines almost at the same time.
Singular Form
The singular form is 'meta' (a goal, a finish line). Since it ends in 'a', it is a feminine noun, so you use 'la meta' or 'una meta'.
Gender Confusion
Mistake: “Using 'el metas' or 'los metas'.”
Correction: Since 'meta' is feminine, always use the feminine article: 'las metas' (the goals) or 'unas metas' (some goals).
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