El empeño
Example: Su empeño constante logró transformar la empresa en pocos años.
Definition
"El empeño" refers to the strong determination and persistent effort someone puts into achieving a goal. It highlights the dedication and commitment to overcome obstacles, as seen in the example phrase where constant effort transformed a company in a few years.
Etymology
The term "el empeño" comes from the Spanish verb "empeñar," meaning to pawn or pledge, originally referring to putting something at stake as a guarantee. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to mean putting one's full effort or determination into a task, much like staking a claim or commitment.
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"El empeño" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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