Meta
/meta/from spelling rules
The Spanish word Meta means a goal or objective that a person hopes to achieve.
Meta is used to describe both abstract objectives, such as life goals and physical targets, such as a finish line. Note that the Spanish word meta is unrelated to the English adjective 'meta' which refers to self-reference.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, it is common to use propósito as a synonym for meta.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of meta is metas.
How do you pronounce it?
/meta/
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, particularly in urban settings, meta is used as a slang clipping for the drug methamphetamine.
- While meta is common for objectives, Spanish has the specific word anhelo for a goal that is driven by a deep, emotional longing.
Examples in context
- Nuestra meta es alcanzar un crecimiento del 10% en el próximo trimestre.Our goal is to achieve a 10% growth in the next quarter.
- Mi meta es aprender español.My goal is to learn Spanish.
- Ella tiene una meta muy clara.She has a very clear goal.
- Trabajo duro para alcanzar mi meta.I work hard to achieve my goal.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their career plans.
- Sofía¿Cuál es tu meta este año?What is your goal this year?
- JavierMi meta es conseguir un nuevo empleo.My goal is to get a new job.
- SofíaEs una meta muy buena, Javier.It is a very good goal, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, espero lograrlo pronto.Thanks, Sofia, I hope to achieve it soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries meta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
