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    Esforzaba (en. I was trying hard)

    /es-for-'θa-βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make an effort to achieve something.
    She was striving to finish her project on time.
    Ella se esforzaba por terminar su proyecto a tiempo.
    To put all energy and dedication into a task.
    The athlete was pushing himself in every training session to improve his record.
    El atleta se esforzaba en cada entrenamiento para mejorar su marca.
    To attempt to achieve a goal with great effort.
    He was giving his all to please his teachers.
    Se esforzaba al máximo para agradar a sus profesores.

    Etymology

    From the verb esforzar, which comes from the Latin 'exfortiare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there is no effort without reward
    It means that every effort has its reward.
    no hay esfuerzo sin recompensa
    to give your all
    It means to give your best in a task.
    esforzarse al máximo
    those who do not strive do not achieve
    It refers to the fact that without effort, results are not obtained.
    quien no se esfuerza no logra

    Related Words

    effort
    Action of making an effort.
    esfuerzo
    diligent
    Someone who puts in a lot of effort.
    esforzado
    to strive
    To put effort or dedication into something.
    esforzar

    Slang Meanings

    To make the utmost effort
    In that exam, I pushed myself like never before.
    En ese examen, me esforzé como nunca.
    To give your best
    One always has to strive to achieve what we want.
    Siempre hay que esforzarse para lograr lo que queremos.