empeñarse en

empeñarse en(
ehm
-
peh
-
nyahr
-
seh
 
ehn
)
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to insist on
Se empeñó en que nos quedáramos a cenar, y no hubo manera de disuadirla.She insisted that we stayed for dinner, and there was no way to dissuade her.
a. to endeavor to
A pesar de las dificultades, siempre se empeñó en satisfacer las necesidades de su familia.In spite of difficulties, she always endeavored to meet the needs of her family.
Copyright © 2025 Dictionary Media Group, Inc.
Examples
Machine Translators
Translate empeñarse en using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
morning