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noun

lo sforzo

effort

L'impiego di molta energia fisica o mentale per fare qualcosa di difficile o faticoso.

Definition & meaning

Sforzo means effort: the physical or mental energy needed to do something. It can also refer to a strenuous attempt or exertion.

In technical contexts, it can mean stress or strain acting on a material.

Grammar & Word origin

Sforzo is a masculine noun: lo sforzo, plural gli sforzi. It comes from the verb sforzare , “to exert” or “to strain,” related to forza , “strength.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • impegno — “commitment” or “effort”; emphasizes dedication rather than exertion.
  • fatica — “toil” or “fatigue”; emphasizes the difficulty or tiredness caused by effort.
  • tentativo — “attempt”; focuses on trying, not necessarily on how much effort is involved.
  • riposo — “rest”; an opposite when sforzo refers to exertion.

Common phrases & collocations

  • fare uno sforzo — to make an effort.
  • con grande sforzo — with great effort.
  • sforzo fisico — physical exertion.
  • sforzo mentale — mental effort.

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Examples

Con un piccolo sforzo, posso finire il lavoro.noun

With a small effort, I can finish the work.

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