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How to Say "success" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “success” is “éxito” — use 'éxito' for general achievement, a favorable outcome, or when something is generally considered successful, like an event or a project..

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éxito

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Use 'éxito' for general achievement, a favorable outcome, or when something is generally considered successful, like an event or a project.

Examples

La nueva película fue un gran éxito en taquilla.

The new movie was a great box office success.

logro

/loh-groh//ˈloɣɾo/

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Use 'logro' to refer to a specific, often personal, achievement or accomplishment that required effort to attain.
A small figure stands victoriously on the peak of a brightly colored mountain, symbolizing a successful accomplishment.

Examples

Obtener el certificado fue un logro importante para ella.

Obtaining the certificate was an important achievement for her.

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.)

triunfo

TREE-oon-foh/ˈtɾiunfo/

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Use 'triunfo' when referring to a victory or the successful achievement of a goal, often in a competitive or challenging context.
A storybook illustration showing a person standing on the highest step of a winner's podium, holding a gold cup high above their head, signifying victory.

Examples

El equipo celebró su merecido triunfo después de la final.

The team celebrated their well-deserved triumph after the final.

El equipo celebró el triunfo con una fiesta enorme.

The team celebrated the victory with a huge party.

Su mayor triunfo fue terminar la universidad mientras trabajaba a tiempo completo.

His greatest triumph was finishing university while working full-time.

Obtener la beca fue un triunfo personal para ella.

Getting the scholarship was a personal triumph for her.

Gender Check

Remember that 'triunfo' is a masculine noun, so you must always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el triunfo'.

boom

/boom/ (like the English word)/bum/

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Use 'boom' to describe a period of rapid economic growth, expansion, or great achievement, often in a specific industry or region.
A tall stack of gold coins rapidly growing next to a small, brightly colored factory building, symbolizing rapid economic growth.

Examples

Hubo un boom turístico en la costa durante el verano.

There was a tourism boom on the coast during the summer.

El país experimentó un boom inmobiliario en los años 90.

The country experienced a real estate boom in the 90s.

Estamos viviendo el boom de la música urbana a nivel mundial.

We are currently experiencing the boom of urban music worldwide.

El boom demográfico puso presión en los servicios públicos.

The demographic surge put pressure on public services.

Gender Rule

Even though 'boom' comes from English, in Spanish it is always treated as masculine: 'el boom'. Remember to use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La boom”

Correction: El boom. Always use 'el' for this word, as it is a masculine noun.

Éxito vs. Logro

Learners often use 'éxito' when they mean a specific accomplishment. Remember that 'logro' is for a particular feat or attainment you've worked for, while 'éxito' is a more general term for something going well or being popular.

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