Spanish Expression · Intermediate
hacer un esfuerzo
to make an effort
Pronunciation: ah-SER oon es-FWEHR-so
Meaning
To try hard; to exert energy or willpower to achieve something.
Example
Debemos hacer un esfuerzo para terminar a tiempo.
We must make an effort to finish on time.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice hacer un esfuerzo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.