Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| obiettivo | /o.bjetˈti.vo/ | masculine |
| scopo | /ˈskɔ.po/ | masculine |
| risultato | /ri.zulˈta.to/ /ri.sulˈta.to/ |
masculine |
| fine | /ˈfi.ne/ | masculine |
| traguardo | /traˈɡwar.do/ | masculine |
All provided forms refer to a result one is attempting to achieve. Use obiettivo for a specific target or objective. Use scopo when the 'goal' refers to the underlying purpose or intent behind an action. Use traguardo to describe a significant milestone or the final achievement of a long process, often used metaphorically like a finish line.
Which one should you use?
While all these words mean 'goal', they are used differently: obiettivo is for a specific target, scopo is for a purpose or aim and traguardo is for a milestone or a finish line.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun obiettivo becomes obiettivi in its plural form. The masculine noun scopo becomes scopi in its plural form. The masculine noun traguardo becomes traguardi in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word obiettivo is pronounced /o.bjetˈti.vo/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While obiettivo means 'goal' in a general sense, it is also the specific word for a camera lens. This is because a lens is the tool used to focus on a target.
- The word obiettivo is a direct descendant of the Medieval Latin obiectīvus, which originally referred to something 'thrown in the way' or placed before the eyes.
- The word fine can mean 'goal' or 'purpose', but it is also the word for 'the end' of a movie or a book.
Examples in context
- È il mio obiettivo.That's my goal.This sentence shows how to state that something is your current goal using obiettivo.Tatoeba #3534629 by Guybrush88, translation #2256892 by CK
- Era il mio obiettivo.That was my goal.This sentence shows how to state that something was your goal in the past using obiettivo.Tatoeba #6140655 by Guybrush88, translation #4500106 by CK
- Ci serve un obiettivo.We need a goal.This sentence shows how to express a need for a goal using obiettivo.Tatoeba #5772019 by Guybrush88, translation #4501170 by CK
- Il mio obiettivo è ottenere una promozione entro la fine dell'annoMy goal is to get a promotion by the end of the year
- L'obbiettivo di questa settimana è vincere la partita di calcioThe goal for this week is to win the soccer match
- Questo viaggio ha uno scopo preciso: rilassarsiThis trip has a specific goal: to relax
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing their new business project.
- MatteoQual è il tuo obiettivo per questo mese?What is your goal for this month?
- GiuliaIl mio obiettivo è finire il progetto.My goal is to finish the project.
- MatteoÈ un obiettivo molto ambizioso, Giulia.It is a very ambitious goal, Giulia.
- GiuliaSì, ma sono sicura di farcela.Yes, but I am sure I can do it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goal” translations and entries obiettivo, scopo, risultato, fine, traguardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fine, obiettivo, scopo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
