Spanish Conversation · Level 70
60 words
Spanish word
ambicioso
Pronunciation
IPA/ambiˈθjoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveambitious
Example
Ella es muy ambiciosa y siempre busca nuevos retos.
She is very ambitious and always looks for new challenges.
More examples
La empresa presentó un proyecto ambicioso para expandirse al extranjero.
The company presented an ambitious project to expand abroad.
Core concept
Late-night student studying with a calendar of goals and a diploma outline.
Common phrases
ser ambicioso
be ambitious
proyecto ambicioso
ambitious project
objetivo ambicioso
ambitious goal
Similar words
motivado: Eager to act toward a specific goal and energized to make steady progress.
determinado: Firmly resolved to reach a chosen goal and persistent despite setbacks.
trabajador: Consistently hardworking and diligent, steadily applying effort over time.
proactivo: Taking initiative to begin tasks and solve problems without being asked.
Definition in Spanish
Que siente un gran deseo de progreso o éxito y planifica o trabaja activamente para conseguirlo.
Word origin
From Latin ambitio via ambitiosus meaning 'full of seeking', the adjective now signals a strong desire to progress often accompanied by planning or hard work.
Usage tips
- The adjective commonly applies to projects and plans as well as people, for example un proyecto ambicioso, so context determines whether it praises scale or questions motives.