Esforzado (en. Hardworking)

/es-for-'θa-ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who puts a lot of effort into something.
He is an effortful student who always gets good grades.
Es un estudiante esforzado que siempre obtiene buenas notas.
One who shows great dedication and sacrifice.
His work on the project was effortful and worthy of recognition.
Su trabajo en el proyecto fue esforzado y digno de reconocimiento.
One who experiences a great physical or mental effort.
After an effortful training session, he needed to rest.
Después de un entrenamiento esforzado, necesitaba descansar.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "esforzar," which comes from the Latin 'exfortiare,' meaning to make strong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Effortful to the point of exhaustion
One who works tirelessly and with great dedication.
esforzado hasta el cansancio
To be effortful in life
It means to surpass oneself and fight for dreams.
ser esforzado en la vida

Related Words

Effort
The action of making an effort.
esfuerzo
To strive
To make an effort to reach a goal.
esforzarse
Diligence
Care and diligence in doing something.
diligencia

Slang Meanings

To be very diligent in studies.
That boy is effortful; he always has his homework ready.
Ese chico es un esforzado, siempre tiene la tarea lista.
A person who sacrifices a lot for others.
My friend is effortful; he always helps everyone without expecting anything in return.
Mi amigo es un esforzado, siempre ayuda a todos sin esperar nada a cambio.