try harder

try harder(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. esforzarse más
We both need to try harder to make this relationship work.Los dos tenemos que esforzarnos más para hacer que funcione la relación.
b. hacer más esfuerzo
The government should be trying harder to deal with inequality in society.El gobierno debería estar haciendo más esfuerzo para enfrentar la desigualdad social.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. esfuérzate más
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I can't do these math questions. - Try harder! You've only looked at them for five minutes.No puedo hacer estas preguntas de matemáticas. - ¡Esfuérzate más! Solo llevas cinco minutos mirándolas.
b. haz más esfuerzo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I've tried apologizing to Emma but she's not interested. - Try harder! I'm sure she'll get over it eventually.Ya intenté pedirle disculpas a Emma pero no quiere saber nada. - ¡Haz más esfuerzo! Estoy segura de que con el tiempo se le pasará.
a. esfuérzense más (plural)
Our sales figures need to improve significantly after last month's disaster so everyone, please try harder.Las cifras de ventas tienen que mejorar bastante después del desastre del mes pasado así que por favor todos, esfuérzense más.
b. hagan más esfuerzo (plural)
Come on, try harder! We need to win this game!¡Vamos! ¡Hagan más esfuerzo! ¡Necesitamos ganar este partido!
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