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sforzo

/ˈsfɔr.t͡so/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

effort

  • effort, endeavour/endeavor
  • stress, strain

In a sentence

Finire il lavoro ha richiesto molto sforzo.

Finishing the work took a lot of effort.

Ho fatto un grande sforzo per arrivare fin qui.

I made a great effort to get this far.

Puoi farlo senza troppo sforzo?

Can you do it without too much effort?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sforzomasculine · singular
sforzimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use fare uno sforzo for making an effort; not *fare sforzo. Also common: con sforzo, senza sforzo.
  • Sforzo is broader than impegno: sforzo highlights exertion or difficulty, while impegno often means commitment, dedication, or an obligation.
  • For physical or mental overexertion, Italian often prefers sotto sforzo or sforzo fisico/mentale rather than translating English literally.

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