Éxito (en. Success)

/ˈeksito/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Favorable result in an activity or effort.
His success in the exams was surprising.
Su éxito en los exámenes fue sorprendente.
Recognition obtained for a work or activity.
The book was a great success in sales.
El libro fue un gran éxito en ventas.

Etymology

From Latin 'exitus', meaning exit or outcome.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the nail on the head
Total accuracy in an action.
dar en el clavo
resounding success
Absolute or total success.
éxito rotundo
pursue success
Attempting to achieve a positive outcome in a goal.
buscar el éxito

Related Words

triumph
Victory obtained in a competition or conflict.
triunfo
achievement
Outcome of an effort that has value.
logro
progress
Advancement or improvement in a situation.
progreso

Slang Meanings

Success in the context of parties or events.
The party was a total success; everyone had fun.
La fiesta fue un éxito total, todos se divirtieron.
Used to describe something very popular.
That movie is a box office success.
Esa película es un éxito en taquilla.