nounmasculinepl: empenhos
commitment, effort, dedication
1. Strong determination or effort to accomplish something
She showed great commitment to her studies.
Ela mostrou grande empenho nos seus estudos.
2. A pledge or promise to do something
He made a commitment to help the community.
Ele fez um empenho de ajudar a comunidade.
3. A financial obligation or pledge (formal/legal)
The government announced a commitment of funds for the project.
O governo anunciou um empenho de recursos para o projeto.
4. Zeal or enthusiasm in pursuing a goal
With great zeal, he pursued his career.
Com grande empenho, ele perseguiu sua carreira.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com empenho - with commitment/effort
fazer empenho - to make an effort
empenho de palavra - a word of honor
colocar empenho em algo - to put effort into something
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