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How to Say "accomplishment" in Spanish

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logro

/loh-groh//ˈloɣɾo/

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Use 'logro' when referring to something you have personally achieved or completed, especially if it required effort or skill.
A small figure stands victoriously on the peak of a brightly colored mountain, symbolizing a successful accomplishment.

Examples

Terminar la carrera fue un gran logro personal.

Finishing the race was a huge personal achievement.

Sus logros académicos le abrieron muchas puertas.

His academic accomplishments opened many doors for him.

El equipo celebró el logro del campeonato con una fiesta.

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

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'logro' is a masculine noun, it must be used with masculine articles and adjectives: 'el logro' (the achievement), 'un logro' (an achievement), 'muchos logros' (many achievements).

Confusing Logro and Meta

Mistake: “Using 'meta' when you mean the result, not the goal itself. E.g., 'Mi meta fue un éxito.'”

Correction: Use 'meta' for the goal (the target) and 'logro' for the successful result. 'Alcanzar la meta fue un gran logro.' (Reaching the goal was a great achievement.)

éxito

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Use 'éxito' to describe the successful outcome of an event, project, or endeavor, focusing on the positive result rather than the personal effort.

Examples

La conferencia fue un gran éxito.

The conference was a great success.

Logro vs. Éxito

Learners often confuse 'logro' and 'éxito' because both relate to positive outcomes. Remember that 'logro' emphasizes the personal act of achieving something, while 'éxito' focuses on the successful result of an event or activity.

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