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sforzarsi — meaning in English

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English meaning

endeavor noun A serious, determined attempt to achieve something.
strive verb To make a great and sustained effort to achieve something.

Senses

sforzarsi is used for these senses in English:

endeavor (intransitive) To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously. [from 16th c.]
make an effort To try; to work towards a goal.
strive To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently.

endeavor — full definition

noun A serious, determined attempt to achieve something.
verb To try hard to do something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

impresa sforzo impegno tentativo tentare adoperarsi fare uno sforzo ambire arrabattarsi cercare dare il massimo lottare