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    Ímpetus (en. Impetus)

    /ˈimpetus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Impulse given to an action.
    The impetus of his speech inspired the entire audience.
    El ímpetus de su discurso contagió a todo el auditorio.
    Energy or force that drives to action.
    The impetus with which he started his project was admirable.
    El ímpetus con el que comenzó su proyecto fue admirable.
    Intense motivation to accomplish something.
    His passion for art gave him the impetus to keep creating.
    La pasión por el arte le dio ímpetus para seguir creando.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impetus', which means 'impulse' or 'assault'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give impetus
    To provide strength or motivation to something.
    dar ímpetus
    to lose the impetus
    To run out of motivation or decision to move forward.
    perder el ímpetus
    with impetus
    With energy and strength.
    con ímpetus

    Related Words

    push
    Force that drives someone or something.
    empuje
    dynamics
    Movement or activity that generates energy or progress.
    dinámica
    motivation
    Reason or impulse that leads to action.
    motivación

    Slang Meanings

    Uncontrolled impulse.
    He left with such impetus and ended up getting engaged.
    Se fue con el ímpetus y terminó comprometiéndose.
    Excessive energy in a relaxed context.
    Don't talk to him with so much impetus; we are on a break.
    No le hables con tanto ímpetus, estamos en un descanso.