Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
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
  1. effort
    Physical or mental effort
    Aprender un idioma requiere mucho esfuerzo. // Learning a language requires a lot of effort.
  2. attempt
    An attempt to achieve something
    Hizo un esfuerzo por llegar a tiempo. // He made an effort to arrive on time.