Ambiciosos (en. Ambitious)

am-bi-ci-o-sos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That shows a firm intention to reach a goal or objective.

Ambitious students always seek to improve their grades.

Los estudiantes ambiciosos siempre buscan mejorar sus calificaciones.

Someone who has a craving for power, wealth, or success.

He is an ambitious businessman who has no limits in his pursuit of success.

Es un empresario ambicioso que no tiene límites en su búsqueda de éxito.

Relating to a person who is not satisfied with what they have and yearns for more.

She is ambitious in her professional career and works hard to advance.

Ella es ambiciosa en su carrera profesional y trabaja duro para ascender.

From Latin 'ambitiosus', which means 'seeking fame or honor.'

undue ambition

Excessive desire to achieve goals, often without considering the consequences.

ambición desmedida

to be ambitious

To have a strong desire to achieve something, generally in a work or personal context.

ser ambicioso

ambition

Intense desire to achieve some goal or to gain power.

ambición

endeavor

The strength and dedication with which something is done.

empeño

motivation

Reason or impulse to act in a certain way.

motivación

To have a hunger for success

That guy has a hunger for success; he’s always looking for opportunities.

Ese tipo tiene hambre de éxito, siempre está buscando oportunidades.

To go for broke

She is going for broke to get her own business; she’s very ambitious.

Ella va por todas para conseguir su propio negocio, es muy ambiciosa.