strive

esforzarse

Esforzarse mucho y de forma continuada para conseguir algo.

En inglés sencillo: To try very hard over time to achieve something.

• We strive to do our best.
• She strove to improve her English.
• All members should strive for a fair solution.

Cómo se usa: strive to do something (We strive to give every customer good service.); strive for something (She strives for excellence in everything she does.)

Sinónimos: try hard, endeavor

Expresiones frecuentes: strive for something, strive to improve, strive toward something

luchar, contender

Luchar contra alguien o algo en una pelea o un desacuerdo.

En inglés sencillo: To struggle against someone or something in a fight or disagreement.

• They strove against a powerful enemy.
• The rivals continued to strive for control.
• He strives with those who oppose him.

Cómo se usa: strive against someone/something (They strove against forces far stronger than their own.); strive with someone (The brothers strove with each other for power.)

Sinónimos: contend, struggle

Expresiones frecuentes: strive against something, strive with someone