effort

• Sustantivo que denota la energía física o mental empleada para lograr un objetivo o llevar a cabo una tarea.

A noun referring to the physical or mental energy exerted to achieve a particular goal or accomplish a task.

1. Physical or mental exertionA2formal

   The use of physical or mental energy to achieve something.

   esfuerzo

   • It took a lot of effort to finish the marathon.
   • She put great effort into learning the piano.
   • He made an effort to arrive on time.

   Sinónimosapplicationendeavorenergyexertionindustrylaborstrainstruggletoilwork

   Antónimoseaseidlenessinactivityindolencelazinesssloth

2. Attempt or tryA2formal

   An attempt to do something, especially when difficult.

   Intento o tentativa

   • Her first effort at baking a cake was a success.
   • They made a joint effort to solve the problem.
   • His effort to climb the mountain was admirable.

   Sinónimosattemptbidcrackendeavorgoshotstabtry

3. Result of workB1formal

   The result or product of someone's work or attempt.

   Resultado del trabajo

   • The painting was a beautiful effort by the artist.
   • The report was a collective effort of the team.
   • His efforts were recognized with a promotion.

   Sinónimosaccomplishmentachievementcreationoutputproductproductionresultwork