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"Achieve" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "lograr", and "succeed" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "tener éxito". Learn more about the difference between "achieve" and "succeed" below.
achieve(
uh
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chiv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to reach)
b. alcanzar (aim or goal)
If you believe in what you are doing, you will achieve your goal.Si crees en lo que haces, alcanzarás tu meta.
c. hacer realidad (dream or ambition)
She achieved her dream to become a painter.Hizo realidad su sueño de convertirse en pintora.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
He strove hard to achieve in his career.Se esforzó mucho por tener éxito en su carrera.
succeed(
suhk
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sid
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. tener éxito
You can't give up if you want to succeed in your career.No puedes abandonar si quieres tener éxito en tu carrera.
b. triunfar
You have to be intelligent to succeed in business.Tienes que ser inteligente para triunfar en los negocios.
2. (to work)
3. (to inherit)
a. heredar
When his father dies, he will succeed to the title of 12th earl.Cuando muera su padre, él heredará el título del XII conde.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to follow)
a. suceder a
He succeeded his father in the family business.Sucedió a su padre en la empresa familiar.
