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éxito doesn’t mean “exit

It actually means success.

The trap

Looking for the éxito in a Spanish airport? You'll find a self-help section, not the way out.

Example

El concierto fue un gran éxito.

The concert was a great success.

So how do you say “exit” in Spanish?

Use salida.

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