éxito
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “éxito” mean in English?
success
Example sentences
El concierto fue un gran éxito.
The concert was a great success.
La salida está a la derecha.
The exit is on the right.
How to use it
Éxito means 'success', NOT 'exit'. The Spanish word for exit is 'salida'. You will see 'SALIDA' on signs, not 'éxito'. This false friend appears on every false-cognates list for a reason.
Common mistake
The sign above the door says 'SALIDA', not 'éxito'. Éxito has nothing to do with leaving a place.