Ambicioso (en. Ambitious)

/am.biˈsi.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Aspiring to achieve high goals or to attain power and success.
He is an ambitious young man who is always looking for new opportunities.
Es un joven ambicioso que siempre busca nuevas oportunidades.
Involves a strong desire to improve or attain something valuable.
His business plan is very ambitious and requires a lot of effort.
Su plan de negocio es muy ambicioso y requiere mucho esfuerzo.
Possessing an intense desire to stand out or be recognized.
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her dreams.
Ella es ambiciosa y trabaja arduamente para alcanzar sus sueños.

Etymology

From Latin 'ambitiosus', which means 'desirous of prestige or fame'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have ambition
To wish to achieve success or reach difficult goals.
Tener ambición
To be ambitious
To have a strong motivation to achieve significant objectives.
Ser ambicioso

Related Words

ambition
Fervent desire to achieve something.
ambición
entrepreneur
A person who starts a project or company with a high level of commitment.
emprendedor
motivation
Impulse that drives action to reach a goal.
motivación

Slang Meanings

Kid with big dreams.
That kid is ambitious; he always talks about his plans for the future.
Ese chico es ambicioso, siempre habla de sus planes para el futuro.
A person who is not satisfied with what they have.
She is ambitious; she always wants more in her career.
Es ambiciosa, siempre quiere más en su carrera.