A2🔤 Letters R & S
Italian word
sforzo
effort, strain, exertion
Looks like
force
strength or power; to compel
⚠️ The trap
'Sforzo' means effort or exertion — the act of trying hard. 'Force' in Italian is 'forza'. Learners sometimes confuse these because 'sforzo' is derived from 'forza', but the meanings differ.
To say "strength or power; to compel" in Italian:
forza (for force/strength)
"sforzo" in English means:
effort, strain, exertion
Example
"Ci vuole uno sforzo enorme per imparare una lingua."
"It takes an enormous effort to learn a language."
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