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How to Say "diligence" in Spanish

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aplicación

nounC1
Use 'aplicación' when referring to sustained effort, dedication, and focus, particularly in academic pursuits or specific tasks.

Examples

Su aplicación en los estudios fue recompensada con una beca.

Her diligence in her studies was rewarded with a scholarship.

industria

/in-DUS-tria//inˈdustɾja/

nounC1
Choose 'industria' to describe persistent hard work, industriousness, or ingenuity, often in a more practical or problem-solving context.
A person wearing an apron diligently hammering a small wooden peg into a board on a workbench, showing concentration and hard work.

Examples

Demostró gran industria al reparar el motor él mismo.

He showed great diligence/ingenuity in repairing the engine himself.

Gracias a su industria, la familia prosperó.

Thanks to their diligence/hard work, the family prospered.

Formal Usage

This meaning is often found in conjunction with adjectives like 'gran' (great) or 'mucha' (much) to emphasize the effort or skill involved.

Aplicación vs. Industria

Learners often confuse 'aplicación' and 'industria' because both mean hard work. Remember that 'aplicación' is best for dedicated effort towards a goal (like studying), whereas 'industria' leans towards persistent, often resourceful, labor to achieve something.

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