How to Say "exploit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “exploit” is “hazaña” — B2 level.
Examples
Ganar tres medallas de oro en un solo día fue una gran hazaña.
Winning three gold medals in a single day was a great feat.
Los libros de historia narran las hazañas de los antiguos caballeros.
History books narrate the exploits of ancient knights.
Cruzar el océano en una pequeña balsa es una hazaña casi imposible.
Crossing the ocean in a small raft is an almost impossible feat.
Gender and Articles
Even though this word starts with an 'h' and 'a', the stress is on the second 'a' (ha-ZA-ña). This means you always use 'la' or 'una' (la hazaña), unlike words like 'agua' or 'águila'.
Epic Tone
This word is stronger than 'acción' (action) or 'hecho' (fact). Use it when you want to sound impressed by someone's bravery or skill.
Don't use it for small tasks
Mistake: “Lavar los platos fue una hazaña.”
Correction: Unless the dishes were mountain-high and it was a miracle you finished, use 'tarea' (task). 'Hazaña' is for extraordinary things.
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