Esfuerzos (en. Efforts)
/esˈfweɾθos/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Activities that require physical or mental effort.
The efforts we made during training paid off in the competition.
Los esfuerzos que hicimos durante el entrenamiento dieron sus frutos en la competencia.
Work done to achieve a specific goal.
His efforts to improve the community were recognized by everyone.
Sus esfuerzos por mejorar la comunidad fueron reconocidos por todos.
Commitment to a task or project.
She always puts a lot of effort into her studies.
Ella siempre pone mucho esfuerzo en sus estudios.
Etymology
From the Latin 'exfortiare', which means 'to exert', 'to make an effort'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make an effort
To make an effort to achieve something.
hacer un esfuerzo
joint effort
Work done in collaboration with others.
esfuerzo conjunto
without effort
Something that is achieved without the need to exert energy or dedication.
sin esfuerzo
Related Words
to strive
To make an effort to reach a goal.
esforzarse
zeal
Intense desire to achieve something.
afán
dedication
Commitment to an activity or task.
dedicación
Slang Meanings
To do things big time.
That project requires some crazy efforts.
Ese proyecto requiere unos esfuerzos de locos.
To sweat it out.
You can see the effort when you sweat it out in the gym.
Se nota el esfuerzo cuando sudas la camiseta en el gimnasio.