objeto

Objeto is a noun used in several Romance languages, notably Portuguese and Spanish, to refer to a thing that can be perceived, held, or contemplated. The term also serves as a general label for a thing in philosophy, science, and everyday language.

In philosophy and epistemology, the object is what a subject regards, represents, or studies. The distinction between subject and object underpins discussions of perception, knowledge, value, and ontology, where objects may be considered independent from the observer.

In linguistics and grammar, the grammatical object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb. A direct object answers questions like “what?” or “whom?” while an indirect object indicates to whom or for whom something is done.

In computing, an object in object-oriented programming is an instance of a class that combines data fields (attributes) and procedures (methods). Objects interact via messages; core concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

In everyday use, "objeto" denotes any physical item, device, goal, or target of study or manipulation. Phrases like "objeto de estudo" (object of study) or "objeto de desejo" (object of desire) reflect its broad application across disciplines and contexts.