made an effort, tried hard
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | esforzarme | — |
| Second | esforzarte | — |
Si se hubiera esforzado un poco más, hubiera tenido éxito.
If he had tried a little harder, he would have succeeded.
Él continuamente se ha esforzado por ayudar a los pobres.
He has continually strived to help the poor.
Desde que murió mi marido, me he esforzado tanto.
Since my husband died, I have worked so hard.
— タンポポ (1985)
I have put in a lot of effort.