gol
football, Brazil
In Brazil the football "goal" is gol. For a personal aim, people say objetivo or meta.
Meaning: a point in football or an aim (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| gol | football, Brazil |
| objetivo | aim |
| meta | target |
Brazilians shout Gol! when a team scores, often stretching it out as Gooool!
Which one should you use?
Meta can also mean a finish line or a target, as in cumprir a meta for "meet the target".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Portugal uses golo for a football goal, while Brazil spells it gol.
Did you know?
- Brazil has won the men's football World Cup five times, more than any other country.
Examples in context
- Foi um gol lindo!It was a beautiful goal!
- Meu objetivo é aprender inglês.My goal is to learn English.
- Ela bateu a meta do mês.She hit the month's target.
Example conversation
Friends watch a match at a bar in Porto Alegre.
- RafaGol! Gol do Brasil!Goal! A goal for Brazil!
- LéoQue gol lindo, cara!What a beautiful goal, man!
- RafaEstamos na frente.We are ahead.
