éxito

/ˈeɡ.si.to/
nounIntermediate
general

The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted; the outcome of a successful endeavor.

Su película fue un gran éxito en taquilla.

His movie was a huge box office success.

El éxito en los negocios depende de la estrategia.

Success in business depends on strategy.

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Often used to describe achievements in personal, professional, or creative endeavors.

Collocations

tener éxitoto succeedalcanzar el éxitoto achieve successéxito rotundoresounding success

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Related Phrases

de éxitophrase
successful
éxito instantáneophrase
instant success

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Éxito' is commonly used to describe achievements in various fields, such as business, arts, or personal goals.

Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

'Éxito' is a masculine noun, so it should be used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'un gran éxito').

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'exitus', meaning 'outcome' or 'result'.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'éxito' is often used in both personal and professional contexts to describe achievements. It can also refer to commercial or artistic success.

Word Breakdown

ex-
out of
prefix
+
-ito
small or endearing form
suffix
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