Empujé (en. Push)

/empuˈxe/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Apply force on something or someone to move it.
I pushed the door to enter the room.
Yo empujé la puerta para entrar al salón.
Impose or induce someone to do something.
The coach pushed the players to give their best.
El entrenador empujé a los jugadores a dar lo mejor de sí.
Move someone or something forward with force.
I started to push the car that had gotten stuck.
Empecé a empujé el coche que se había quedado atascado.

Etymology

From the classical verb 'empujar', formed by 'en-' and 'pujar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Push to achieve something
Make an effort or pressure to achieve a goal.
empujar para conseguir algo
Push someone
Induce or motivate another person to act.
empujar a alguien
Push to action
Encourage or incite to make decisions or take measures.
empujar a la acción

Related Words

To push
Apply force to move something.
empujar
To urge
Synonym of push with a sense of effort.
pujar
Impulse
Force that moves or drives something forward.
impulso

Slang Meanings

Force a situation or someone
You shouldn't push in line; you should wait for your turn.
No hay que empujar en la fila, hay que esperar nuestro turno.
Press to achieve a result
She always pushes her ideas in meetings.
Ella siempre empuja con sus ideas en las reuniones.