O esforço
Example: O esforço dele para aprender português foi muito grande.
Definition
"O esforço" refers to the physical or mental energy put into achieving a goal or completing a task. It highlights the determined attempt or exertion someone makes, as in the example, 'His effort to learn Portuguese was very great.'
Etymology
The term "o esforço" comes from Portuguese, where "esforço" means effort or exertion. It derives from the Latin word "exfortiare," meaning to strengthen or to make strong. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of applying strength or energy toward a purpose.
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