meta
objective, Mexico
A goal in life or work is a meta in Mexican Spanish. In football a goal that is scored is a gol. It is also called Objetivo.
Meaning: aim or score in a sport (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| meta | objective, Mexico |
| Objetivo | formal |
| Gol | in sports |
Mexicans say cumplir una meta for achieving a goal and meter un gol for scoring one. Football fans stretch the cry as ¡Gooool!
Which one should you use?
Objetivo is the same idea but sounds more formal and appears in business writing. The finish line of a race is also la meta.
How does it change in a sentence?
Meta and gol are different genders, so you say la meta and el gol.
Did you know?
- Mexican commentators are known for drawing out the word gol for a very long time when a team scores.
Examples in context
- Mi meta es aprender inglés.My goal is to learn English.
- Metió un gol en el último minuto.He scored a goal in the last minute.
- Cumplí mi objetivo del año.I met my goal for the year.
Example conversation
Coach Javier talks with player Nacho after a match in Toluca.
- JavierNacho, ¿cuál es tu meta este torneo?Nacho, what is your goal this tournament?
- NachoMeter diez goles, profe.Score ten goals, coach.
- JavierEntonces a entrenar más.Then train harder.
