Esforzados (en. Hardworking)
/es-for-θa-ðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who works very hard to reach a goal.
Hard-working students always get good grades.
Los estudiantes esforzados siempre obtienen buenas calificaciones.
It refers to someone who works diligently and shows dedication.
Hard-working athletes train daily to improve their performance.
Los atletas esforzados entrenan diariamente para mejorar su rendimiento.
Indicates a notable effort in some activity or task.
The project was a success thanks to the efforts of a group of hard-working volunteers.
El proyecto fue un éxito gracias a los esfuerzos de un grupo de voluntarios esforzados.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'to strive', which means to make an effort with determination.
Common Phrases and Expressions
give maximum effort
To try to do the best possible in a task.
dar el máximo esfuerzo
titanic effort
An extraordinary and very large effort to achieve something.
esfuerzo titánico
make the effort
To make the necessary effort to achieve a goal.
hacer el esfuerzo
Related Words
strive
To make an effort to achieve something.
esforzarse
effort
The action of striving; an action that requires work and dedication.
esfuerzo
dedication
Devotion and commitment in the fulfillment of an activity.
dedicación
Slang Meanings
It refers to someone who tries too hard.
That guy is so hard-working that he stays late at the office.
Ese tipo es tan esforzado que se queda hasta tarde en la oficina.
Someone who takes things too seriously.
Don’t be so hard-working, enjoy a little more.
No seas tan esforzado, disfruta un poco más.