el
masculine
/esˈfwer.θo/
#1354 of 5,000 Core 5000
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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