éxito

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A favorable result or reception that fulfills an aim or wins approval.

Examples

  • Esperaron noticias sobre el éxito del pleito.
    They waited for news about the outcome of the lawsuit.
  • La autora tuvo mucho éxito entre los lectores jóvenes.
    The author enjoyed great success among young readers.
  • Su éxito se debe a años de trabajo constante.
    Her success is due to years of steady work.
  • El éxito del asunto quedó consignado en las actas.
    The outcome of the matter was recorded in the minutes.
  • La canción se convirtió en un éxito internacional.
    The song became an international hit.

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conclusión
término
prosperidad
acierto
fin
consecución
popularidad
fama
aceptación
renombre

Meanings

Successful result

noun
everyday
neutral
A favorable result in an undertaking, action, or goal, especially one that achieves what was intended.

Examples

  • La operación terminó con éxito.
    The operation ended in success.
  • Su éxito se debe a años de trabajo constante.
    Her success is due to years of steady work.
  • Consideramos un éxito haber reducido los accidentes.
    We consider reducing the accidents a success.
  • El equipo celebró el éxito de la misión.
    The team celebrated the success of the mission.
  • No hay garantía de éxito, pero vale la pena intentarlo.
    There is no guarantee of success, but it is worth trying.

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End of a matter

noun
general
archaic
The end, conclusion, or eventual outcome of a matter, an older use now encountered mainly in historical writing.

Examples

  • Nadie conocía aún el éxito de aquellas negociaciones.
    No one yet knew the outcome of those negotiations.
  • La crónica relata el triste éxito de la empresa.
    The chronicle recounts the sad end of the undertaking.
  • Esperaron noticias sobre el éxito del pleito.
    They waited for news about the outcome of the lawsuit.
  • El autor adelanta el éxito de la aventura en el prólogo.
    The author reveals the conclusion of the adventure in the prologue.
  • El éxito del asunto quedó consignado en las actas.
    The outcome of the matter was recorded in the minutes.

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Etymology

From Latin exitus, meaning ‘departure, end, or result’, derived from exire, ‘to go out’. The sense narrowed from an outcome to a favorable outcome, while English exit retained the idea of leaving.

FAQ

What does éxito mean?

Éxito usually means success, a favorable result, or favorable public acceptance.

Is éxito masculine or feminine?

Éxito is masculine: el éxito and un éxito.

Does éxito mean exit in English?

No. Éxito means success, while the usual Spanish word for exit is salida.

What does con éxito mean?

Con éxito means successfully or with a successful result.

What is the plural of éxito?

The regular plural is éxitos, as in grandes éxitos for greatest hits.

Where does éxito come from?

Éxito comes from Latin exitus, which meant departure, end, or result.

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