exitoso
/eɡsiˈtoso/
The English word 'successful' can be translated into Spanish as exitoso. If unsure, use exitoso. Wiktionary also lists logrado and de éxito.
Meaning: resulting in success (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| exitoso | /eɡsiˈtoso/ |
| logrado | /loˈɡɾado/ |
| de éxito | /de eɡsito/ (from spelling rules) |
The primary way to say 'successful' is using the adjective exitoso.
Which one should you use?
While exitoso is used to describe a person or a thing that is successful, logrado is more commonly used to describe an achievement or a goal that has been attained. Additionally, de éxito is specifically used when describing entities like businesses or careers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective exitoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use exitosa for feminine singular nouns, exitosos for masculine plural nouns and exitosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsiˈtoso/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word éxito is a cognate of the English word 'exit'. Both come from the Latin exitus, meaning 'a going out' or 'a result'.
- Spanish speakers often use tener éxito ('to have success') as a verb phrase rather than using the adjective exitoso to describe a person's status.
- In Spanish, the suffix -oso is used to turn a noun into an adjective, much like the English suffix '-ful' in 'successful'.
Examples in context
- Él es exitoso en todo.He is successful in everything.This sentence shows how to use exitoso to describe someone's state of being.Tatoeba #1937628 by marcelostockle, translation #294319 by CK
- Tom quiere ser exitoso.Tom wants to be successful.This sentence shows a desire to achieve the state of being exitoso.Tatoeba #1278813 by marcelostockle, translation #9266589 by shekitten
- Soy un exitoso fracaso.I am a successful failure.This sentence uses exitoso in a paradoxical way to describe a failure.Tatoeba #11982718 by Eremon, translation #757769 by Aeetlrcreejl
- La empresa fue exitosa en su expansión internacional.The company was successful in its international expansion.
- Nuestro equipo fue el triunfador del torneo.Our team was the successful one in the tournament.
- Después de años de trabajo duro, logró tener una vida próspera.After years of hard work, he/she managed to have a successful life.
- ¡Gané un premio, soy exitoso!I won an award, I'm successful!
- Mi hermana finalmente triunfó en su carrera artística.My sister finally succeeded in her artistic career.
- Le caí en gracia al jefe con mi propuesta innovadora.I successfully won the boss over with my innovative proposal.
- Mi hermano obtuvo mucho éxito en su carrera empresarial.My brother achieved a lot of success in his business career.
- Ella es una ganadora en todo lo que se propone.She is a successful person in everything she sets out to do.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a recent business launch.
- Daniel¿Cómo fue el lanzamiento del nuevo producto?How was the launch of the new product?
- MaríaFue un evento muy exitoso, Daniel.It was a very successful event, Daniel.
- Daniel¡Qué bueno! Estoy muy feliz por ti, María.That's great! I am very happy for you, María.
- MaríaGracias, ha sido mucho trabajo.Thank you, it has been a lot of work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “successful” translations and entries exitoso, logrado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, exitoso, éxito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
