nounadjective

il successo

success

Il risultato positivo di un impegno o di una attività che porta soddisfazione e vittoria.

Word: successo

Meaning:

  1. Success: The word "successo" primarily means "success," referring to the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, positive outcome, or achievement.
  2. Event / Incident: It can also mean an event or occurrence, sometimes relating to a happening or something that took place.

Explanation:

  • Origin: From the verb "succedere," meaning "to happen" or "to succeed."
  • Parts:
    • "Succ-" relates to "succedere" (to happen/succeed),
    • "-esso" is a noun suffix.

Synonyms for "success" meaning:

  • Trionfo (triumph)
  • Vittoria (victory)
  • Risultato (result)
  • Riuscita (accomplishment, success)

Antonyms for "success" meaning:

  • Fallimento (failure)
  • Insuccesso (lack of success)
  • Sconfitta (defeat)

Synonyms for "event" meaning:

  • Avvenimento (event, occurrence)
  • Fatto (fact, event)
  • Accadimento (happening)

In summary, "successo" usually means a positive achievement but can also refer to something that has happened or occurred. The context in which it is used usually clarifies which meaning is intended.

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Examples

Il film ha avuto molto successo.noun

The movie had a lot of success.

Il successo di quel progetto ha sorpreso tutti.noun

The success of that project surprised everyone.

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