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    Empujaban (en. They pushed)

    /empuˈxaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of applying force on something to move it.
    They were pushing the door to open it.
    Ellos empujaban la puerta para abrirla.
    Forcing someone to act in a certain way.
    The friends were pushing Juan to join the team.
    Los amigos empujaban a Juan a que se uniera al equipo.
    To imply physical or emotional pressure.
    Emotionally, they were pushing Marta to make a decision.
    Emocionalmente, empujaban a Marta a tomar una decisión.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'impulsare', which means 'to move forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    push life
    To struggle and make an effort to achieve goals.
    empujar la vida
    push someone
    To influence someone to make a decision.
    empujar a alguien

    Related Words

    push
    Action of moving something by applying force.
    empujar
    pressure
    Force that is applied to an object.
    presión
    force
    Ability to exert an action on something.
    fuerza

    Slang Meanings

    Forcing someone to do something they do not want to.
    The class was pushing Andrés to go to the party.
    Los de la clase empujaban a Andrés a que fuera a la fiesta.
    Inciting someone to act.
    My friends were pushing Javier to talk to her.
    Mis amigos empujaban a Javier a que hablara con ella.