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masculine

/esˈfwer.θo/

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Translation

effort, attempt

Word origin

Derived from the verb esforzar ('to make an effort'), from Vulgar Latin exfortiare, from ex- plus Latin fortis ('strong').

Origin
Latin
Root
exfortiare
English cognates
effort, fortitude

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralesfuerzos

Examples

.

He made a great effort to finish the work.

vano.

His effort was not in vain.

.

You need more effort in your studies.

.

The team won thanks to everyone's effort.

lograrlo.

With a little effort you can achieve it.

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This word is part of lesson 28.