Summary
Horatio Pagani, born on November 10, 1955, in Argentina, is a renowned figure in the automotive industry. He rose from humble beginnings as a baker’s son to becoming one of the richest persons in the industry, with a billion-dollar company.
Vocabulary Table
| Term | Pronunciation | Definition | Used in sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renowned | /rɪˈnaʊnd/ | Widely known and respected for something | Horatio Pagani is a renowned figure in the automotive industry. |
| Humble | /ˈhʌmbəl/ | Not proud or arrogant, often because of a modest background | Horatio Pagani rose from humble beginnings as a baker’s son to become a successful entrepreneur. |
| Supercar | /ˈsuːpərkɑːr/ | A high-performance sports car | Pagani worked as a Supercar designer and chief engineer at Lamborghini. |
| Carbon Fiber | /ˈkɑːrbən ˈfaɪbər/ | A strong and lightweight material used in various applications, including sports cars | Pagani was a pioneer in the use of carbon fiber in supercars, earning him the nickname “King of Carbon”. |
| Consultancy | /kənˈsʌltənsi/ | A business that provides expert advice to clients | Pagani founded his own consultancy firm, Modena Designs, in 1991. |
| Persistence | /pərˈsɪstəns/ | The ability to continue trying hard despite difficulties or setbacks | Pagani persisted in his vision of using carbon fiber in supercars, despite facing rejections and challenges. |
| Innovative | /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/ | Introducing new or original ideas, methods, or products | Pagani’s innovative use of carbon fiber in supercars revolutionized the automotive industry. |
| Net Worth | /nɛt wɜːrθ/ | The total value of a person’s assets minus their liabilities | Today, Pagani has an estimated net worth of $125 million. |
| Annual Salary | /ˈænjuəl ˈsæləri/ | The amount of money a person earns in a year | Pagani has an annual salary of $20 million. |
| Legacy | /ˈlɛɡəsi/ | The impact or influence that someone or something has on future generations | Pagani’s legacy in the automotive industry is that of a pioneer and innovator, known for his use of carbon fiber in supercars. |
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1. Horatio Pagani, born in , is a renowned figure in the automotive industry.
2. Pagani’s passion for cars started at a young age, and he began building car models from at the age of 9.
3. Pagani left Lamborghini and founded his own consultancy firm, Designs, in 1991.
4. He spent 7 years designing his first car, the , which debuted in 1999.
5. Today, Pagani has an estimated net worth of $125 million and an annual salary of $ million.
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