Empeñó (en. Endeavor)

/empeˈɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give something as collateral or guarantee to obtain a loan.

He pledged his watch to get money.

Él empeñó su reloj para conseguir dinero.

To bet something in the hope of recovering something of value.

He decided to pledge his guitar to pay the rent.

Decidió empeñar su guitarra para poder pagar la renta.

To dedicate effort and work to achieve a goal.

He pledged all his energy to finish his project.

Empeñó todas sus energías en terminar su proyecto.

Comes from the Latin 'pignare', which means 'to pawn'.

to pledge something

To give an object as collateral for a loan.

empeñar algo

to pledge one's life

To dedicate all possible efforts to achieve a goal.

empeñar la vida

to pledge a commitment

To take on an obligation or task with determination.

empeñar un compromiso

pledge

The act of pledging or the determination and effort to achieve something.

empeño

collateral

An object given as a guarantee.

prenda

title of ownership

A document that certifies the ownership of an asset.

título de propiedad

To pawn something to get quick money.

I had to pawn the TV because I had no money.

Tuve que empeñar el televisor porque no tenía dinero.

To make an extreme effort for something.

She pledged her soul to that project.

Ella empeñó su alma en ese proyecto.