target area

• Ubicación o zona específica que es el foco de una operación, ataque, medición o actividad; se emplea comúnmente en contextos militares, deportivos o técnicos para señalar el área de interés o de impacto.

A specific location, zone, or region that is the focus of an operation, attack, measurement, or activity, often used in military, sports, or technical contexts.

1. Specific location for a goalB2formal

   A designated geographical zone or region that is the focus of an operation, attack, or project.

   zona objetivo

   • The military identified the target area for the airstrike.
   • The marketing campaign focused on a target area of young professionals.
   • The rescue team reached the target area within hours.

2. Focused zone in sportsB1informal

   A specific part of a playing field or court that a player aims to hit or reach.

   Área objetivo

   • The archer aimed for the center of the target area.
   • In soccer, the striker must shoot into the target area to score.
   • The basketball player practiced shooting from the target area.