Ambiciós
Example: És un líder ambiciós que sempre busca nous reptes.
Definition
"Ambiciós" describes someone who has a strong desire to achieve success, power, or a specific goal, often showing determination and drive. For example, an ambitious leader constantly seeks new challenges and opportunities for growth.
Etymology
The word "ambiciós" comes from the Latin 'ambitiosus', which means 'eager for favor or power'. It is related to 'ambitio', meaning 'a going around' or 'a striving for honors', originally referring to political canvassing. Did you know? The root 'amb-' means 'around', highlighting the idea of seeking influence widely.
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"Ambiciós" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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