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    Empujón (en. Push)

    /empuˈxon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of pushing forcefully.
    The push he gave me made me fall to the ground.
    El empujón que me dio me hizo caer al suelo.
    Influence or incentive for someone to do something.
    I needed a push to decide to change jobs.
    Necesitaba un empujón para decidirse a cambiar de trabajo.
    Stock of motivation that may be required in difficult situations.
    The push my friend gave me was crucial for me to dare to speak in public.
    El empujón que me dio mi amigo fue crucial para que me atreviera a hablar en público.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'empujar' with the suffix '-ón', which indicates increase or intensification.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a push
    Offering support or encouragement to someone to accomplish something.
    dar un empujón
    push in the back
    Unexpected help or support at a critical moment.
    empujón en la espalda
    push forward
    Motivation to move forward in a project or situation.
    empujón hacia adelante

    Related Words

    push
    To exert force against something or someone to move it.
    empujar
    impulse
    Force that causes the movement of a body.
    impulso
    attempt
    Action of trying to accomplish something.
    intento

    Slang Meanings

    A little push to motivate
    Sometimes you just need a push to do what you want.
    A veces solo necesitas un empujón para hacer lo que deseas.
    Informal help from a friend
    He gave me a push to go to that party.
    Me dio un empujón para ir a esa fiesta.