How to Say "ambition" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ambition” is “ambición” — use 'ambición' when referring to a general strong desire for success, achievement, or power..
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ambición
nounB1general
Use 'ambición' when referring to a general strong desire for success, achievement, or power.
Examples
Su ambición es convertirse en el director de la empresa.
His ambition is to become the company director.
hambre
/ahm-breh//ˈambɾe/
nounB2figurative
Use 'hambre' metaphorically to express an intense, almost insatiable drive or craving for something, often power or success, emphasizing the intensity of the desire.
Examples
Tiene hambre de poder y no se detendrá ante nada.
He has a hunger for power and will stop at nothing.
Después de años sin viajar, tenía un hambre de aventura.
After years without traveling, she had a craving for adventure.
Su hambre de conocimiento era insaciable.
His thirst for knowledge was insatiable.
Ambición vs. Hambre
Learners often use 'hambre' (hunger) for any strong desire, but it's specifically for an intense, almost desperate drive. 'Ambición' is the more common and general term for ambition.
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