Empujando (en. Pushing)
/empuˈxando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of applying force to move something.
He was pushing the door to get it open.
Estaba empujando la puerta para que se abriera.
Moving something forcefully forward.
By pushing the chair, she was able to get closer to the table.
Empujando la silla, logró acercarse más a la mesa.
Forcing a situation or insisting on a topic.
She is always pushing for changes in the company.
Ella siempre está empujando para que hagan cambios en la empresa.
Etymology
From the verb 'empujar', which comes from the Latin 'impulsare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pushing forward
Moving forward with determination.
empujando hacia adelante
pushing things
Forcing the progress of a situation.
empujando las cosas
Related Words
push
Applying force to move something.
empujar
pusher
A person who pushes.
empujador
to push oneself
The action of pushing among people.
empujarse
Slang Meanings
To push someone to do something.
He was pushing him to accept the job.
Lo estaba empujando a que aceptara el trabajo.
To force a relationship or situation.
That girl is always pushing something with her friends.
Esa chica siempre está empujando algo con sus amigas.