Empeñarse (en. To commit oneself)

/empeˈnaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

English definition_text: To commit to an idea or decision firmly.

English example_sentence: She insists on finishing her project on time.

Ella se empeña en terminar su proyecto a tiempo.

English definition_text: To reiterate a desire or intention obstinately.

English example_sentence: The boy was determined to get the desired toy.

El niño se empeñó en conseguir el juguete deseado.

English definition_text: To persevere in something despite difficulties.

English example_sentence: He is committed to learning how to play the guitar.

Se empeñó en aprender a tocar la guitarra.

English etymology_origin: Derived from the Latin 'impennare', which means 'to urge' or 'to pressure'.

English phrase: to insist on something

English meaning: To decide to do something with great insistence.

empeñarse en algo

English phrase: to strive for

English meaning: To fight or make an effort to achieve a result.

empeñarse por

English related_word: empeño

English description: Effort or dedication towards something.

empeño

English related_word: fear

English description: A feeling of unease at the possibility of failure.

temor

English slang_meaning: To stubbornly cling to an idea.

English slang_example: Don't be stubborn, don't insist on that!

¡No seas terco, no te empeñes en eso!

English slang_meaning: To force oneself to do something they dislike.

English slang_example: He is determined not to disappoint his friends.

Se empeña con tal de no decepcionar a sus amigos.