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    Ambición (en. Ambition)

    /am.biˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Fervent desire to achieve goals, achievements, or power.
    His ambition to be the company director led him to work extra hours.
    Su ambición por ser director de la empresa lo llevó a trabajar horas extras.
    Aspiration characterized by the will to succeed and stand out.
    Ambition is a quality that many leaders possess.
    La ambición es una cualidad que muchos líderes tienen.
    The desire to improve personal or social conditions.
    Ambition can be a driving force for social change.
    La ambición puede ser un motor para el cambio social.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ambitio, ambitionis', which means 'to go around'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have ambition
    To have the desire to achieve something significant.
    tener ambición
    boundless ambition
    Desire for unlimited power or wealth.
    ambición desmedida
    to pursue ambition
    To strive to reach personal or professional goals.
    perseguir la ambición

    Related Words

    ambitious
    Having or showing ambition.
    ambicioso
    aspiration
    The desire to achieve something.
    aspiración
    competitiveness
    Tendency to compete and want to stand out.
    competitividad

    Slang Meanings

    Wild desire to rise in life.
    That guy has a crazy desire to conquer the world, pure ambition.
    Ese tipo tiene unas ganas de comer mundo, pura ambición.
    Being very 'sharp' in business.
    She is very ambitious; she always gets what she wants.
    Ella es muy ambiciosa, siempre consigue lo que quiere.