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successes

[/səkˈsɛsɪz/]
noun
sucessos
1. The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; achieving a desired outcome
Her successes in business inspired many entrepreneurs.
Seus sucessos nos negócios inspiraram muitos empreendedores.
2. A person or thing that achieves desired aims or positive results
The new product was one of the company's greatest successes.
O novo produto foi um dos maiores sucessos da empresa.
3. The attainment of wealth, position, or fame
After years of hard work, he finally tasted success.
Depois de anos de trabalho duro, ele finalmente experimentou o sucesso.
NYC Slang
wins; bangers (when referring to successful products/songs)
Synonyms
achievementsaccomplishmentstriumphsvictorieswins
Antonyms
failuresdefeatslossessetbacks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucessos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sucessos
No regional variation
São Paulo
sucessos
No regional variation
Portugal
sucessos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'êxitos' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

success story
success breeds success
ladder of success
taste of success
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