êxito

[ˈɛ.ʃi.tu]

nounmasculinepl: êxitos

success

1. A favorable or desired outcome; the accomplishment of a goal or objective

The project was a great success.

O projeto foi um grande êxito.

2. Prosperity or achievement in a particular endeavor

She achieved success in her career.

Ela alcançou êxito em sua carreira.

3. The gaining of fame or popularity

The film was a commercial success.

O filme foi um êxito comercial.

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General Brazilian Portuguese

êxito

Standard usage; formal and common in both spoken and written contexts

Portugal

êxito

Standard usage; formal and literary; 'sucesso' is more commonly used in everyday speech

com êxito (successfully; with success)

sem êxito (unsuccessfully; without success)

coroado de êxito (crowned with success)

alcançar o êxito (to achieve success)

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