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    Diligencia (en. Diligence)

    /di.li.'xen.cja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sustained effort to accomplish something with care.
    Diligence in studies is fundamental to achieving good results.
    La diligencia en los estudios es fundamental para obtener buenos resultados.
    Care in the fulfillment of obligations or duties.
    The lawyer acted with diligence in defending his client.
    El abogado actuó con diligencia en la defensa de su cliente.
    Speed and effectiveness in the execution of tasks.
    The diligence with which the project was managed was admirable.
    La diligencia con la que se gestionó el proyecto fue admirable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'diligentia', which means 'care' or 'meticulousness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do things with diligence
    to perform tasks with care and promptness.
    hacer las cosas con diligencia
    due diligence
    the attention and care that should be taken in a matter.
    diligencia debida

    Related Words

    diligent
    someone who acts with diligence; careful and hardworking.
    diligente
    diligently
    in a diligent manner; with care and meticulousness.
    diligentemente

    Slang Meanings

    To work hard
    That girl is diligent; she always works hard on her projects!
    ¡Esa chica es diligente, siempre trabaja duro en sus proyectos!
    To not leave for tomorrow
    If you are diligent, you leave nothing for tomorrow.
    Si eres diligente, no dejas nada para mañana.