Tener éxito
Example: Para tener éxito, debes trabajar todos los días con esfuerzo.
Definition
"Tener éxito" means to achieve a desired outcome or reach a goal, often through effort, skill, or luck. It refers to the state of being successful in endeavors such as work, studies, or personal projects, as in the phrase: 'Para tener éxito, debes trabajar todos los días con esfuerzo.'
Translations
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to be successful -
succes hebben -
tenir èxit -
avoir du succès -
Erfolg haben
Etymology
The phrase "tener éxito" comes from Spanish, where "tener" means 'to have' and "éxito" means 'success.' The word "éxito" derives from the Latin 'exitus,' meaning 'outcome' or 'result.' Did you know that "tener éxito" literally translates to 'to have success,' reflecting the idea of possessing or experiencing a positive result?
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"Tener éxito" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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