el esfuerzo
effort
Es la acción de poner energía o dedicación para lograr algo o superar una dificultad.
Definition & meaning
Esfuerzo means effort: the physical or mental energy used to achieve something or overcome a difficulty.
It can also mean strain or stress, especially the force placed on a material or structure.
Grammar & Word origin
A masculine noun: el esfuerzo, plural los esfuerzos.
It comes from the verb esforzar , “to exert or strengthen,” ultimately related to fuerza , “strength” or “force.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- empeño — determination or dedication, emphasizing persistence toward a goal.
- trabajo — work or labor; broader than the exertion involved.
- sacrificio — sacrifice, emphasizing what one gives up.
An opposite, depending on context, is descanso , “rest,” which emphasizes the absence of exertion.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Tengo que hacer un gran esfuerzo para terminar la carrera de medicina.noun
I have to make a great effort to finish medical school.
Estudio con mucho esfuerzo para aprobar el examen.noun
I study with a lot of effort to pass the exam.
Hacer ejercicio requiere mucho esfuerzo.noun
Exercising requires a lot of effort.
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