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"Make it" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "tener éxito", and "I made it" is a phrase which is often translated as "llegué". Learn more about the difference between "make it" and "I made it" below.
make it(
meyk
iht
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to succeed)
a. tener éxito
She moved to Hollywood because she wanted to make it as a singer.Se mudó a Hollywood porque quería tener éxito como cantante.
b. triunfar
It took five years for Maya to make it as a writer.Maya tardó cinco años en triunfar como escritora.
b. llegar a tiempo (on time)
Do you think we'll make it to the movie?¿Crees que podemos llegar a tiempo a la película?
3. (to survive)
a. sobrevivir
It was a bad accident, but the doctors think she'll make it.Fue un accidente malo, pero los doctores piensan que ella va a sobrevivir.
I made it(
ay
meyd
iht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (I arrived)
a. llegué
I'm sorry I'm late. But at least I made it!Perdón por llegar tarde. ¡Pero al menos llegué!
a. lo hice
How did you make this doll? - I made it with felt.¿Cómo hiciste esta muñeca? - La hice con fieltro.
a. tuve éxito
Finally, I made it as a comedian, but it took eight years of hard work.Finalmente, tuve éxito como comediante, pero me llevó ocho años de arduo trabajo.
