Éxito

Meaning: Actually means 'success'. An exit is una salida.

Language: Spanish

Literally: exit

Category: Everyday

Origin: From Latin exitus, 'outcome' — a good outcome, that is.

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• Largo — Actually means 'long'. For large, say grande.
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• Lectura — Actually means 'reading'. A lecture is una conferencia.

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• Asistir — Actually means 'to attend' an event. For assist (to help), say ayudar.

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