No. 11,150 in Spanish
empeñada
"Empeñada" means "determined" or "committed."
In a sentence
Ella está empeñada en lograr sus objetivos.
She is determined to achieve her goals.
In this sentence, 'empeñada' conveys a sense of determination or firm resolve to accomplish something.
La puerta estaba empeñada y no podía abrirse.
The door was jammed and could not be opened.
Here, 'empeñada' describes something that is stuck or obstructed, reflecting a more literal usage.
Ella se había empeñado sus joyas para conseguir dinero.
She had pawned her jewelry to get money.
This sentence uses 'empeñada' in the sense of pawning something as collateral for money.
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