Esforzarme (en. Try hard)

/es-for-ˈθar-me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make a conscious effort to achieve a goal.

I am going to make an effort to get good grades on the exam.

Voy a esforzarme por sacar buenas notas en el examen.

To put energy and dedication into an activity.

Making an effort in my job has brought me good results.

Esforzarme en mi trabajo me ha traído buenos resultados.

To try to improve and surpass oneself.

I have to make more of an effort if I want to achieve my goals.

Tengo que esforzarme más si quiero lograr mis metas.

From the verb 'esforzar' which comes from the Latin 'efforciare'.

to push oneself to the limit

To put in the maximum possible effort in an activity.

esforzarse al máximo

to strain one's eyes

To make a great effort to see something clearly.

esforzar la vista

not putting in enough effort

Not making the necessary effort to achieve a goal.

no esforzarse suficiente

effort

Action of making efforts or striving.

esfuerzo

dedication

Commitment and effort put into an activity.

dedicación

overcoming

Action of overcoming obstacles or improving in an area.

superación

To give my best.

Today I am going to push myself like never before.

Hoy me voy a esforzarme como nunca.

To make the maximum effort.

I am going to give 110% and push myself to the limit.

Voy a dar el 110% y esforzarme al máximo.