Translation of Spanish word "esfuerzo" to English
esfuerzo
/esˈfwɛɾθo/
Meaning
Nounthe process of using physical or mental energy to do something
How to use
Esfuerzo ('effort / strain / stress') is masculine. Noun form of esforzarse ('to make an effort'). Hacer un esfuerzo — To make an effort.
🇬🇧 English
effort
Example
El equipo trabajó con mucho esfuerzo para ganar el campeonato.
The team worked hard to win the championship.
No pude hacer el esfuerzo necesario para terminar el trabajo a tiempo.
I couldn't make the effort to finish the work on time.
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Common phrases
- hacer un esfuerzo— to make an effort
- esfuerzo físico— physical effort / exertion
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The Spanish word "esfuerzo" means "effort" in English.
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