Inklingo

logro

loh-groh/ˈloɣɾo/

logro means achievement in Spanish (a successful result gained by effort).

achievement, accomplishment

Also: success, milestone
NounmA2
A small figure stands victoriously on the peak of a brightly colored mountain, symbolizing a successful accomplishment.

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Terminar la carrera fue un gran logro personal.

A2

Finishing the race was a huge personal achievement.

Sus logros académicos le abrieron muchas puertas.

B1

His academic accomplishments opened many doors for him.

El equipo celebró el logro del campeonato con una fiesta.

B2

The team celebrated the success of the championship with a party.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • éxito (success)
  • realización (realization, fulfillment)
  • hazaña (feat, exploit (for big achievements))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • logro significativosignificant achievement
  • logro profesionalprofessional accomplishment
  • sentido de logrosense of accomplishment

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Quick Quiz: logro

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Which sentence correctly uses 'logro'?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
sogropogro
📚 Etymology

Comes from the verb 'lograr,' which developed from the Vulgar Latin word *lucrāri*, meaning 'to gain' or 'to profit.' It has always been connected to the idea of gaining something desirable through effort.

First recorded: 15th century (as 'lograr')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: lucroPortuguese: logro (archaic, now usually 'lucro')

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'logro' and 'éxito'?

'Logro' refers to the specific thing that was achieved or completed, often requiring effort (e.g., 'getting a degree'). 'Éxito' is the general state or outcome of being successful. You can have 'éxito' (success) as a result of many 'logros' (achievements).

Is 'logro' always positive?

Yes, 'logro' always implies a positive or successful outcome. If the result was negative, you would use a word like 'fracaso' (failure).