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    Empujado (en. Pushed)

    /empuˈxaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been driven or forced to advance.
    The car was pushed by the current of the water.
    El coche fue empujado por la corriente del agua.
    Refers to a person who has been brought to act under pressure.
    He felt pushed to make a quick decision.
    Se sintió empujado a tomar una decisión rápida.
    Indicates a situation in which someone has been forced to engage in an action.
    The situation pushed him to intervene in the discussion.
    La situación lo empujó a intervenir en la discusión.

    Etymology

    From the verb push, which comes from the Latin 'impūgāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be pushed
    To feel pressured to act.
    estar empujado
    pushed to action
    Driven to do something by external circumstances.
    empujado a la acción

    Related Words

    push
    To move something or someone forward forcefully.
    empujar
    push
    Action of pushing.
    empuje

    Slang Meanings

    To be pressured by the situation.
    I'm pushed by work and have no time for anything.
    Estoy empujado por el trabajo y no tengo tiempo para nada.
    To feel obligated to act.
    I feel pushed to accept his offer.
    Me siento empujado a aceptar su oferta.