Kilo Lingo

el

masculine

/ˈeksito/

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Translation

success

Word origin

From Latin exitus ('a going out, outcome'), from exire ('to go out'). English exit comes from the same root, but note that exito means 'success', not 'exit'.

Origin
Latin
Root
exitus
English cognates
exit

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraléxitos

Examples

.

Her latest film was a huge success.

.

I wish you much success in the new job.

casualidad.

Success does not come by chance.

.

The song was a huge hit on the radio.

.

Without effort there is no possible success.

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