ambisyoso
ambisyóso with stress marks
ambitious man
From root: ambisyon
Usage Note
Ambisyoso describes a driven, success-oriented man and is borrowed from Spanish ambicioso. Like ambisyon, the term is usually positive in tone, though it can carry criticism when the ambition is seen as self-serving or ruthless. Ambisyosa is the feminine form for an equally driven woman.
Examples
" Ambisyoso ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is ambitious.
Literal Translation
Ambitious the sibling my.
" Huwag kang masyadong ambisyoso. "
Natural Translation
Don't be too ambitious.
Literal Translation
Don't you too-much ambitious.
" Ambisyoso siya sa trabaho, kaya araw-araw siyang nag-aaral ng mga bagong kasanayan. "
Natural Translation
He is ambitious at work, so he studies new skills every day.
Literal Translation
Ambitious he at work, so day-by-day he studying of new skills.
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