How to Say “Success Stories” in Spanish

historias de éxito
/istoɾjas de eɡsito/from spelling rules
The English phrase "success stories" is translated into Spanish as historias de éxito.
This phrase refers to accounts of people or organizations that have achieved a desired goal or a high level of achievement.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of historias (stories) and de éxito (of success).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In several Latin American countries, you may use Casos de Éxito to refer to success stories. In Spain, Historias de Triunfo can also be used to mean success stories.

How does it change in a sentence?

To refer to a single success story, use the singular form historia de éxito. While historias de éxito is the standard way to say "success stories", you can pluralize éxito to éxitos in the phrase historias de éxitos if you are emphasizing various different types of successes. However, the singular éxito is more common as it acts as an abstract concept.

How do you pronounce it?

/istoɾjas de eɡsito/

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word éxito is a cognate of the English word 'exit', as both derive from the Latin verb exeō, meaning 'to go out'.
  • In Spanish, éxito is often used to describe a hit song or a blockbuster movie, whereas triunfo usually refers to a personal or hard-won victory.

Examples in context

  • Voy a compartir historias de éxito en mi presentación
    I'm going to share success stories in my presentation
  • En esta conferencia, compartiremos varias historias de éxito de emprendedores destacados
    In this conference, we will share several success stories of prominent entrepreneurs
  • He escuchado muchas historias de triunfo en este campo. Me inspiran a seguir adelante
    I have heard many success stories in this field, they inspire me to keep going
  • Sus historias de éxito inspiran a muchos emprendedores.
    Their success stories inspire many entrepreneurs.
  • Leímos varias historias de éxito en la revista.
    We read several success stories in the magazine.
  • El libro contiene muchas historias de éxito empresarial.
    The book contains many business success stories.
  • Necesitamos escribir algunas historias de éxito para la web.
    We need to write some success stories for the website.

Example conversation

Lucía and Alejandro are discussing a marketing project in an office.

  1. Lucía

    ¿Has visto las nuevas historias de éxito del cliente?
    Have you seen the client's new success stories?
  2. Alejandro

    Sí, Lucía, son muy inspiradoras.
    Yes, Lucía, they are very inspiring.
  3. Lucía

    Creo que Alejandro hará un buen trabajo con ellas.
    I think Alejandro will do a good job with them.
  4. Alejandro

    Gracias, voy a empezar a editarlas ahora.
    Thanks, I am going to start editing them now.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, éxito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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