Empeño (en. Endeavor)

/empeˈɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of pledging an object as collateral for a loan.

I went to the pawn shop to leave my watch as a pledge.

Fui a la casa de empeños para dejar mi reloj como empeño.

Condition of being committed in a situation.

His commitment to helping others is admirable.

Su empeño por ayudar a los demás es admirable.

Effort or dedication to a task.

His dedication to the project was crucial for its success.

Su empeño en el proyecto fue crucial para su éxito.

From Latin 'impignare', meaning 'to give as collateral'.

to put in pledge

To give an object as a guarantee.

dar en empeño

to be committed to

To be very committed to something.

tener empeño en

to pledge one's word

To verbally commit to fulfilling a promise.

empeñar la palabra

pawnbroker

Person who receives items on pledge.

empeñador

to pawn

To give something as collateral for a loan.

empeñar

personal pledge

Individual effort to achieve a goal.

empeño personal

To get quick money in exchange for a valuable object.

I did it on a pledge, I needed cash immediately.

Lo hice en un empeño, necesitaba cash al instante.

Strong commitment to something.

I have a commitment to being the best at what I do.

Tengo un empeño por ser el mejor en lo que hago.