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Éxito y Fracaso - Logrando el Éxito 6

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el logro del éxito, como "joy", "leading" y "marvel".

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kick-ass
kick-ass
[Adjetivo]

extremely good and successful, particularly in an impactful way

de la san puta

de la san puta

to [kick] ass

to act great with ferocity and aggression, particularly to achieve something or to prove others one's capability to other

ser la polla

ser la polla

Ex: He was sold to America as a star and really kicked ass. 
[kill] it
kill it
[Frase]

to excel at doing something

hacerlo excepcionalmente bien, arrasar

hacerlo excepcionalmente bien, arrasar

Ex: He's really killing it with his new art project. 
to [kill] two birds with one stone

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

matar dos pájaros de un tiro, lograr dos cosas de una vez

matar dos pájaros de un tiro, lograr dos cosas de una vez

Ex: By visiting his parents on the business trip, he killed two birds with one stone. 

Al visitar a sus padres durante el viaje de negocios, mató dos pájaros de un tiro.

to [knock|whip] {sb/sth} into shape

to make a person or thing improve in a way that one prefers them to

poner algo/a algn a punto

poner algo/a algn a punto

Ex: What he really needs is a mentor who will knock him into shape. 
to land
to land
[Verbo]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

cerrar

cerrar

Ex: After completing her degree, he was determined to land a job in his chosen field. 
leading
leading
[Adjetivo]

greatest in significance, importance, degree, or achievement

destacado

destacado

Ex: The city's leading hospital provides top-notch healthcare services to its residents. 
to leave the field clear for {sb}

to enable someone to become successful in a particular field by no longer participating in a competition

dejar el campo libre

dejar el campo libre

lifeblood
lifeblood
[Sustantivo]

something that is most crucial to the continuing success or survival of something else

alma

alma

lifework
lifework
[Sustantivo]

a person's entire career, accomplishments, and dedicated efforts throughout their lifetime

trabajo de toda la vida

trabajo de toda la vida

look-in
look-in
[Sustantivo]

a chance to be chosen, take part in something, or succeed in it

oportunidad

oportunidad

to {not} [look] back

to achieve rapid or exceptional success, often continuing to improve without pause

ir de éxito en éxito, seguir triunfando sin parar

ir de éxito en éxito, seguir triunfando sin parar

Ex: Once he won that race, he never looked back. 

En cuanto ganó esa carrera, fue de éxito en éxito.

to [look] to {one's} laurels

to try harder in order not to let others outdo one

no dormirse en los laureles, defender su ventaja

no dormirse en los laureles, defender su ventaja

Ex: The champion should look to his laurels because the young players are catching up. 

El campeón no debería dormirse en los laureles, porque los jóvenes jugadores lo están alcanzando.

lucky
lucky
[Adjetivo]

getting benefits through random chance and not intention

afortunado

afortunado

Ex: We were lucky to receive an upgrade at no extra cost. 
Machiavellian
Machiavellian
[Adjetivo]

using manipulation or deceit to achieve one's goals

maquiavélico

maquiavélico

Ex: He employed Machiavellian charm to manipulate his opponents. 

Empleó un encanto maquiavélico para manipular a sus oponentes.

to make
to make
[Verbo]

to contribute significantly to the completeness or success of someone or something

conseguir

conseguir

Ex: A carefully chosen selection of spices can make a dish. 
to [make] a go of {sth}

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

hacer que funcione, sacar algo adelante

hacer que funcione, sacar algo adelante

Ex: We decided to make a go of living in the countryside. 

Decidimos intentar salir adelante viviendo en el campo.

to [make] an omelet without breaking eggs

to make an attempt to achiee something without making any sacrifices

no se puede hacer tortillas sin romper huevos

no se puede hacer tortillas sin romper huevos

Ex: Making an omelet without breaking eggs is not gonna happen again Paul I assure you. 
to make good

to become extremely wealthy and successful

ir bien

ir bien

to make it
to make it
[Verbo]

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

tener éxito

tener éxito

Ex: I made it to the meeting despite the traffic. 

Logré llegar a la reunión a pesar del tráfico.

to [make] it big

to reach a great level of fame and success

triunfar a lo grande, alcanzar el éxito

triunfar a lo grande, alcanzar el éxito

Ex: Every young entrepreneur dreams of making it big. 

Todo joven emprendedor sueña con triunfar a lo grande.

to [make] {one's} mark

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

hacerse notar, ganar reconocimiento

Ex: He quickly made his mark after joining the company. 

Se hizo notar rápidamente después de unirse a la empresa.

to [make] something of {oneself}

to become successful, respected, or important through one's own effort

tener éxito

tener éxito

Ex: He worked hard because he wanted to make something of himself. 
to [make] the cut

to succeed in meeting or maintaining the necessary requirements for a particular thing

cumplir

cumplir

to [make] the grade

to succeed in reaching the desired result

estar a la altura, dar la talla

estar a la altura, dar la talla

Ex: She worked hard all year and finally made the grade. 

Trabajó duro todo el año y al final dio la talla.

to manage
to manage
[Verbo]

to do something difficult successfully

lograr, conseguir

lograr, conseguir

Ex: The athlete managed to cross the finish line even with an injury. 
marvel
marvel
[Sustantivo]

a person or thing that is extraordinarily impressive or admirable

maravilla

maravilla

Ex: The circus performance was a marvel, featuring acts that left the audience in awe. 

El espectáculo del circo fue una maravilla, con actos que dejaron al público asombrado.

masterstroke
masterstroke
[Sustantivo]

a clever action that results in success

golpe maestro

golpe maestro

master plan
master plan
[Sustantivo]

a plan that provides a waypoint to accomplish something difficult

plan maestro

plan maestro

meteoric
meteoric
[Adjetivo]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

meteórico

meteórico

Ex: The athlete’s meteoric performance during the tournament earned him a spot on the national team. 

El rendimiento meteórico del atleta durante el torneo le valió un lugar en el equipo nacional.

mettle
mettle
[Sustantivo]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

valor

valor

Ex: He faced the challenge with true mettle and refused to give up. 

Enfrentó el desafío con verdadero valor y se negó a rendirse.

Midas touch
Midas touch
[Sustantivo]

a type of ability where one can make a profit from anything that one does

toque de Midas, convertir todo en oro

toque de Midas, convertir todo en oro

Ex: The new CEO brought the Midas touch to the struggling company. 

El nuevo CEO trajo el toque de Midas a la empresa en apuros.

moral victory
moral victory
[Sustantivo]

a defeat that ends in achieving something of high moral value

victoria moral

victoria moral

to [move] heaven and earth

to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

mover cielo y tierra, hacer lo imposible

mover cielo y tierra, hacer lo imposible

Ex: He moved heaven and earth to win back the trust he had lost. 

Movió cielo y tierra para recuperar la confianza que había perdido.

to [move] mountains

to accomplish something challenging or seemingly impossible through extraordinary effort and determination

hacer lo imposible, superar todos los obstáculos

hacer lo imposible, superar todos los obstáculos

Ex: The doctors moved mountains to save the child. 

Los médicos hicieron lo imposible para salvar al niño.

to [move] up in the world

to achieve greater success, or attain a higher position or standing in society

Ex: I hope to move up in the world and get a better job with higher pay. 
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