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ambición

ambition

noun ahm-bee-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin ambitio.

Usage Note

Ambición is not inherently negative in Spanish, though context can make it so. Tener ambición can be admirable, while ambición desmedida ('excessive ambition') is a flaw. The plural ambiciones often appears in discussions of personal goals. The related adjective is ambicioso.

Examples

"Su ambición la llevó muy lejos."

Natural Translation

Her ambition took her very far.

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