target

• Sustantivo que designa un objeto, meta o persona hacia la cual se dirigen acciones, a la que se apunta, se pretende alcanzar o se elige para un fin o efecto determinado.

A noun referring to an object, goal, or person that is aimed at, intended to be hit, or selected for a particular purpose or action.

1. Goal or objectiveA2formal

   An objective or result that one aims to achieve.

   Objetivo o meta

   • Our sales target for this quarter is one million dollars.
   • She set a target to lose ten pounds by summer.
   • The company met its production target ahead of schedule.

   Sinónimosaimambitionaspirationendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectivepurpose

2. Object of attackB1formal

   A person, group, or thing that is aimed at or attacked.

   objetivo de ataque

   • The building was the target of the missile strike.
   • He became the target of online bullying.
   • The charity is often a target for scammers.

   Sinónimosbuttmarkobjectpreyquarryvictim

3. Aiming pointA2formal

   A mark or object that is aimed at in shooting or archery.

   Blanco de tiro

   • He hit the target with his first arrow.
   • The soldiers practiced shooting at moving targets.
   • The archer aimed carefully at the center of the target.

   Sinónimosbuttmarkobject

• Verbo que se usa para apuntar, elegir o dirigir algo hacia un objetivo, objeto o audiencia específicos, ya sea físicamente o de manera estratégica (como campañas, productos o críticas).

A verb used to indicate the act of aiming at, selecting, or directing something toward a specific goal, object, or audience.

1. Aim atB1formal

   To direct an action, weapon, or effort at a specific person, group, or object.

   Apuntar a / Dirigir a

   • The archer targeted the center of the bullseye.
   • The missile was targeted at the enemy base.
   • The campaign targeted young voters.

   Sinónimosaimdesignatedirectfocuspointselectsingle out

2. Intend forB1formal

   To design or intend something for a particular audience or purpose.

   Dirigir a [un público]

   • This advertisement targets teenagers.
   • The new policy targets small businesses.
   • The software is targeted at professional designers.

   Sinónimosaddressaimdesigndestinedirectgearintendmean