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    Esforzándose (en. Striving)

    /es-for-ˈθan-do-se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform a physical or mental effort to achieve a goal.
    She is striving hard to pass the exam.
    Ella se está esforzando mucho para aprobar el examen.
    To dedicate energy or attention to a task or activity.
    He strives to improve his sports performance.
    Él se esfuerza por mejorar su rendimiento deportivo.
    To try with determination to reach a goal.
    We are striving to achieve our goals at work.
    Estamos esforzándonos para lograr nuestras metas en el trabajo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'esforzar', which comes from the Latin 'exfortiāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strive to the utmost
    To do everything possible to achieve a goal.
    esforzarse al máximo
    to spare no effort
    To not save energy or resources in the pursuit of something.
    no escatimar esfuerzos
    to strive for
    To make efforts to obtain something.
    esforzarse por

    Related Words

    effort
    The act of striving; physical or mental effort applied to a task.
    esfuerzo
    diligence
    Care and attention in carrying out a task.
    diligencia
    persistence
    To continue an effort despite difficulties.
    persistencia

    Slang Meanings

    To make an extra effort
    He is making an extra effort to arrive on time for the meeting.
    Está haciendo un sobreesfuerzo para llegar a tiempo a la reunión.
    To give one's all
    In the competition, everyone gave their all and was striving to the limit.
    En la competencia, todos dieron el máximo y se estaban esforzando al límite.