éxito
/ˈeɡsito/masculine
The English word 'success' is translated into Spanish as éxito. Wiktionary also lists acierto.
Meaning: achievement of one's aim or goal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| éxito | /ˈeɡsito/ | masculine |
| acierto | /aˈθjeɾto/ /aˈsjeɾto/ |
masculine |
éxito is the most general and commonly used word for success in Spanish. It refers to the achievement of one's aim or goal. Other related concepts include logro, which means achievement or accomplishment and triunfo, which emphasizes a triumph or victory resulting from effort.
Which one should you use?
While éxito refers to general success or prosperity, acierto is used specifically for the success of a single action, such as making a wise decision or a correct guess.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈeɡsito/
Did you know?
- The word éxito shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'exit'. Both words stem from the Latin exitus, which originally meant a 'going out' or a 'result'.
- The word acertar can be used literally to mean hitting a target in sports, making the noun acierto a way to describe both a correct answer and a physical hit.
- In certain contexts, acierto can be used to describe a 'stroke of genius' or a masterstroke, moving beyond simple achievement to imply wisdom.
Examples in context
- Te deseo mucho éxito.I wish you every success.Tatoeba #2386847 by diegohn, translation #54397 by CM
- Le debo mi éxito a él.I owe my success to him.Tatoeba #1298250 by marcelostockle, translation #246857 by CK
- Él envidiaba mi éxito.He envied my success.Tatoeba #9731510 by mialiesperantistas, translation #297922 by CH
- Mi objetivo es alcanzar el éxito profesional.My goal is to achieve professional success.
- Estoy muy orgulloso de este logro personal.I am very proud of this personal achievement.
- El equipo celebró su gran triunfo en el campeonato.The team celebrated their great triumph in the championship.
- 174 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a new business venture.
- Lucía¡Felicidades por tu nuevo negocio, Javier!Congratulations on your new business, Javier!
- JavierGracias, Lucía, espero que tenga mucho éxito.Thanks, Lucía, I hope it has much success.
- LucíaEstoy segura de que será un éxito total.I am sure it will be a total success.
- JavierEspero que así sea.I hope so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “success” translations and entries éxito, acierto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acierto, éxito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
