Portuguese Expression · Intermediate
medir esforços
to have a limit on what one is willing to do to achieve something
Pronunciation: say medir esforços
Meaning
to have a limit on what one is willing to do to achieve something
Example
Não vamos medir esforços para encontrar sua filha.
We will spare no effort to find your daughter.
Practice tips
- Practice medir esforços out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for intermediate-level learners.