successo
/sutˈt͡ʃɛs.so/masculine
The English word "success" translates to successo in Italian.
The most straightforward and widely used translation for "success" in Italian is successo. You can also use the phrase di successo as an adjective to mean "successful", such as in un film di successo (a successful film).
Meaning: achievement of one's aim or goal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of successo is successi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /sutˈtʃɛs.so/.
Did you know?
- The phrase a colpo sicuro is often used to describe a 'sure success' or a guaranteed result, literally meaning 'with a sure hit'.
- The word successo comes from the Latin successus, which originally meant 'an outcome' or 'a result', whether good or bad.
- The word successo can also mean a 'succession' or a sequence of events in certain historical or formal contexts, stemming from its Latin meaning of 'following'.
Examples in context
- Ti auguro il successo.I wish you success.This sentence shows how to wish someone successo.Tatoeba #2697486 by Guybrush88, translation #2548825 by CK
- Fu un successo completo.It was a complete success.This sentence describes something that was a complete successo.Tatoeba #4243273 by Guybrush88, translation #2029982 by Spamster
- Beviamo al suo successo.Let's drink to his success.This sentence is used for making a toast to someone's successo.Tatoeba #7527130 by Guybrush88, translation #286946 by CH
- Il suo duro lavoro l'ha portato al successo.His hard work brought him success.
- La riuscita del progetto è stata eccezionale.The success of the project was outstanding.
- Loro hanno ottenuto un grande trionfo.They achieved a great success.
- Non era un grande progetto, ma siamo comunque soddisfatti del successino ottenuto.It wasn't a big project, but we are still happy with the little success we achieved.
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are talking about a new business project.
- AlessandroCredo che il progetto avrà successo.I believe the project will be a success.
- GiuliaSpero davvero che sia così, Alessandro.I really hope that is the case, Alessandro.
- AlessandroIl successo dipende dal nostro impegno.Success depends on our commitment.
- GiuliaAllora lavoriamo sodo per raggiungerlo!Then let's work hard to achieve it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “success” translations and entries successo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries successo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
