ambitious

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæmbɪʃəs/ AmE /ˈæmbɪʃəs/

adjective en → es

1 ASPIRING TO ACHIEVE [T + obj] B1

having a strong desire to be successful, powerful, or rich

ambicioso, con aspiraciones

  • be ambitious about something

Collocations ambitious plans · an ambitious goal

  • She is very ambitious and wants to be a CEO.

    Ella es muy ambiciosa y quiere ser directora ejecutiva.

2 STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE [T + obj] B2

wanting to do or achieve excellent things, especially in your work or studies

ambicioso, con aspiraciones

  • be ambitious about something

Collocations an ambitious project · ambitious students

  • He is an ambitious student who always aims for top grades.

    Él es un estudiante ambicioso que siempre busca las mejores calificaciones.