almejado

English translation: aimed, intended

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Portuguese term or phrase:almejado
English translation:aimed, intended
Entered by: coquis

18:30 Dec 9, 2007
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Business/Commerce (general)
Portuguese term or phrase: almejado
"Os resultados da análise auxiliaram na resposta às questões-chave da pesquisa, revelando que o processo de incubação, nos moldes identificados, abre possibilidades às empresas de alcançarem o almejado no tocante ao seu auto-desenvolvimento e sustentabilidade, por possibilitarem às MPEs se articularem em rede, constituírem importantes teias de relacionamento sugerindo menor probabilidade de falirem nos primeiros anos de vida do que aquelas que ingressam sozinhas no mercado." "alcançarem o almejado no tocante" is what??

thanks
coquis
France
Local time: 23:54
aimed, intended
Explanation:
"almejado no tocante" means "what was intended in terms of", "what was aimed in terms of". "no tocante" means in terms of, in relation to
Selected response from:

Francis Kastalski
Local time: 19:54
Grading comment
thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +3aimed, intended
Francis Kastalski
4 +1the target
Maria Murta
4 +1their development and sustainability goals
Marlene Curtis
5goals
Marcelo Gonçalves
4what they aim at as regards to...
Bruna Mendes
4meet their goals/expectations
Denise Miranda
4what is sought
Paul Dixon


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
aimed, intended


Explanation:
"almejado no tocante" means "what was intended in terms of", "what was aimed in terms of". "no tocante" means in terms of, in relation to

Francis Kastalski
Local time: 19:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  rhandler: I was coming to suggest "aimed".
1 min
  -> Obrigada :)

agree  Ivana de Sousa Santos
3 hrs

agree  Humberto Ribas
3 hrs
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the target


Explanation:
In this case there are other possibilities, such as aim, goal but from my point of view target is the best option. So I would suggest something like ...reaching their target

Maria Murta
Local time: 19:54
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Humberto Ribas
3 hrs
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
their development and sustainability goals


Explanation:
"After conferring with hundreds of internal and external stakeholders, Bristol-Myers Squibb adopted comprehensive sustainability goals for 2010. ..."
metaglip.com/static/ehs/vision/data/sustai.html - 51k -


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...creates opportunities for the companies to reach their development and sustainability goals.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-12-09 21:18:44 GMT)
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A frase acima para encaixar em sua tradução.

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 18:54
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 536

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agree  Marcelo Galdos
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
goals


Explanation:
..reach their goals regarding...

Through dashboards and business intelligence reporting, the Premise products also ... they are able to reach their goals regarding increased capacity, ...
www.prnewsnow.com/PR News Releases/Medical/Emergency/Health...

Performance Improvement and Business Intelligence Solutions for Healthcare. ... they are able to reach their goals regarding increased capacity, ...
www.premiseusa.com/ps_News_List.asp?id=37

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... the workplace for at least 10 business days and must describe the position, ... employers and nurses can reach their goals regarding permanent residence ...
suneetadewan.com/nurses.html

Marcelo Gonçalves
Brazil
Local time: 19:54
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
what they aim at as regards to...


Explanation:
"almejado" means desired, either a goal or a specific purpose. I believe "aim at as regards to someth" is the best way to put it.

Bruna Mendes
Local time: 19:54
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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alcançar o almejado
meet their goals/expectations


Explanation:
abre possibilidades às empresas de alcançarem o almejado no tocante ao seu auto-desenvolvimento

opens possibilities for companies to meet their expectations/goals

Life coaches help executives meet their goals ...
www.designyourlifecoaching.com/articles/DYLCShiffler.htm

If a staff member fails to meet their goals, first look to the manager. ...
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Help students meet their potential and expectations.
cnx.org/content/m14657/latest/

Denise Miranda
Local time: 19:54
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Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 20
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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
what is sought


Explanation:
Another option.

Paul Dixon
Brazil
Local time: 19:54
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 44
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