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How to say “try harder” in Spanish

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try harder

Spanish · Español

slang

Translation

esfuérzate más

Romanization

esfuérzate más

Pronunciation

es-fwehr-sah-teh mahs

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

esfuérzate más — a quick line during a competitive match for "try harder".

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How do you say "try harder" in Spanish?+

You say "esfuérzate más" in Spanish. The romanized form is "esfuérzate más", and a simple pronunciation cue is "es-fwehr-sah-teh mahs".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "es-fwehr-sah-teh mahs" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "esfuérzate más".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.