How to Say "smash hit" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “smash hit” is “éxito” — use 'éxito' when referring to a specific song, movie, product, or event that achieved great popularity and commercial success, especially within a particular period.
éxito
Examples
Esa canción fue el mayor éxito del verano.
That song was the biggest hit of the summer.
hit
jitxit
Examples
Su nueva canción es un hit en todo el mundo.
Their new song is a hit all over the world.
Esa película fue el gran hit del verano.
That movie was the big hit of the summer.
Esperamos que este producto sea un hit de ventas.
We hope this product is a sales hit.
Gender of English Loanwords
Most English words borrowed into Spanish that refer to things (not people) are treated as masculine. This is why we say 'el hit'.
The 'H' Sound
While the Spanish 'H' is usually silent, in the word 'hit' (borrowed from English), many people pronounce it like a soft 'J' sound (/x/).
Using 'hit' for physical hitting
Mistake: “Él me dio un hit en el brazo.”
Correction: Él me dio un golpe en el brazo. In Spanish, 'hit' only means a success or a sports term, not a physical punch or strike.
fenómeno
Examples
Dicen que el nuevo delantero es un fenómeno; marca goles en cada partido.
They say the new forward is a star; he scores goals in every game.
Choosing between 'éxito' and 'fenómeno'
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