Pawned (es. Empeñaba)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ella empeñaba su tiempo en ayudar a los demás.
She was committed to helping others.
Context: daily life Si iba al cine, me empeñaba en comprar las entradas.
If I went to the movies, I was committed to buying the tickets.
Context: daily life Vendía su juego y se empeñaba en comprar otro.
He sold his game and was committed to buying another one.
Context: leisure Intermediate (B1-B2)
A pesar de los problemas, él siempre se empeñaba en terminar sus estudios.
Despite the problems, he always was committed to finishing his studies.
Context: education Se empeñaba en mantener una buena relación con su familia a pesar de las diferencias.
He was committed to maintaining a good relationship with his family despite the differences.
Context: society Cuando me empeñaba en hacer algo, no me rendía fácilmente.
When I was committed to doing something, I didn't give up easily.
Context: personal development Advanced (C1-C2)
El autor se empeñaba en explorar la complejidad de las relaciones humanas a través de su narrativa.
The author was committed to exploring the complexity of human relationships through his narrative.
Context: literature A pesar de las adversidades, su empeño en lograr el cambio social impactó a muchos.
Despite the adversities, his commitment to achieving social change impacted many.
Context: society La filosofía del proyecto se empeñaba en la sostenibilidad y la inclusión social en cada decisión tomada.
The philosophy of the project was committed to sustainability and social inclusion in every decision made.
Context: development Synonyms
- garantizar
- afianzar
- prendar