esfuerzo
effort
es-
prefix often meaning 'out' or 'from'
+
force
strength or energy
Esfuerzo means 'effort' and can be remembered as es-0 (out0) + force1, like putting out force or strength.
noun
- effortPhysical or mental effortAprender un idioma requiere mucho esfuerzo. // Learning a language requires a lot of effort.
- attemptAn attempt to achieve somethingHizo un esfuerzo por llegar a tiempo. // He made an effort to arrive on time.