Portuguese Phrase
Sucesso é alcançar seus objetivos.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Success is achieving your goals.’ It presents a definition of success as the act of reaching the things you set out to do.
When to use
Use this phrase in motivational talks, personal‑development workshops, social‑media posts about goal‑setting, or when you want to inspire someone to keep working toward their aims.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sucessoéalcancarseusobjetivos
Noun (Sucesso)
‘Sucesso’ is a masculine singular noun meaning ‘success’.
Verb ser (é)
‘É’ is the third‑person singular present of the verb ‘ser’, used for definitions or permanent statements.
Infinitive verb (alcancar)
‘Alcancar’ (with ç) is the infinitive form of ‘to reach/achieve’.
Possessive adjective (seus)
‘Seus’ agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies – here the plural masculine ‘objetivos’.
Plural noun (objetivos)
‘Objetivos’ means ‘goals’ or ‘objectives’, plural masculine.
🗨In Conversation
Sucesso é alcançar seus objetivos.
Success is achieving your goals.
Então, vamos definir metas claras para o próximo trimestre.
Then, let's set clear targets for the next quarter.
✕Common Mistakes
Sucesso está alcançar seus objetivos.
‘Estar’ expresses a temporary state; the definition of success requires the verb ‘ser’.
Sucesso é alcance seus objetivos.
‘Alcance’ is a noun; the infinitive verb ‘alcancar’ is needed here.
Sucesso é alcançar seu objetivo.
Because ‘objetivos’ is plural, the possessive must be plural ‘seus’.
↔Alternatives
Ter sucesso significa atingir seus objetivos.
To be successful means to hit your goals.
O sucesso consiste em alcançar o que você deseja.
Success consists of reaching what you desire.
Alcançar seus objetivos é sinônimo de sucesso.
Reaching your goals is synonymous with success.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, short, punchy statements like this are common in motivational literature, corporate culture, and on social‑media graphics. They are usually delivered in a confident, upbeat tone. Avoid using ‘estar’ (e.g., *Sucesso está alcançar…*) because ‘ser’ is the verb that defines a permanent quality, while ‘estar’ describes a temporary state.