successo

Successo is the Italian noun meaning the outcome of an action or the achievement of a desired aim. In Italian, the term is masculine: il successo, i successi. Etymology traces to Latin successus, from succedere “to come after” or “to follow,” entering Italian via medieval forms. The sense evolved from general “event” or “result” to a more positive “favorable result” or “achievement.”

Usage: avere successo means to be successful; un grande successo describes a major achievement. Common collocations include successo commerciale, successo di pubblico, successo critico. The word tends to denote a favorable outcome in contrast with failure and can describe ongoing success over time (il successo duraturo).

Contexts: In business, success is measured by revenue, profitability, market share, or growth. In arts and media, success is judged by audience reception, awards, or impact. In science and technology, it may be indicated by peer recognition, practical applications, or reproducible results. The criteria are therefore context-dependent and sometimes subjective.

Cultural and social aspects: Societal conceptions of success vary; some cultures emphasize collective well-being or family stability, while others stress individual achievement. Debates concern the pressure to succeed, inequality of access to opportunities, and whether success should be equated with wealth, fame, or personal fulfillment.

In sum, successo denotes a favorable result or achievement, with meanings shaped by context, culture, and time. It remains a dynamic, often contested notion in contemporary discourse. Voci correlate include felicità, benessere e realizzazione.