Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
éxito
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeksito/
Meaning
- masculine nounsuccess
Example
El proyecto fue un éxito.
The project was a success.
More examples
Si trabajas con constancia, puedes tener éxito.
If you work consistently, you can succeed.
Core concept
A trophy on a finished checklist.
Common phrases
tener éxito
succeed
lograr éxito
achieve success
gran éxito
great success
Similar words
logro: Concrete accomplishment that comes from sustained effort or careful planning.
acierto: Correct judgment or action that results in a desirable outcome.
triunfo: Decisive victory that comes from beating opponents in a contest.
Definition in Spanish
Situación en la que se consigue lo que se pretendía o se obtiene un resultado positivo tras un esfuerzo.
Word origin
Derives from Latin exitus via medieval Latin, where the original sense 'going out' shifts to 'result' and produces the Spanish noun éxito meaning 'success'.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses the adjective exitoso or the phrase tener éxito to describe a person as successful, while éxito itself names the result.