Meaning
destination
- goal, aim
In a sentence
Siamo arrivati alla meta dopo otto ore.
We reached the destination after eight hours.
Qual è la tua meta per quest'anno?
What is your goal for this year?
Roma è la nostra meta per l'estate.
Rome is our destination for the summer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| meta | feminine · singular |
| mete | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use meta for a target or finish point; use scopo for purpose and obiettivo for a planned objective.
- Common in sports and travel: tagliare il traguardo, arrivare a meta. Less common than obiettivo in business contexts.
- In soccer, a score is usually gol, not meta. Meta for 'score' is mainly rugby and some older/literary uses.