Empeñó (en. Endeavor)

/empeˈɲo/

Slang Meanings

To pawn something to get quick money.
I had to pawn the TV because I had no money.
Tuve que empeñar el televisor porque no tenía dinero.
To make an extreme effort for something.
She pledged her soul to that project.
Ella empeñó su alma en ese proyecto.