Impetuosa (en. Impetuous)

[im-pe-tu-o-sa]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That manifests abruptly or urgently.
Her impetuous behavior led her to make quick decisions.
Su comportamiento impetuoso la llevó a tomar decisiones rápidas.
That provokes or occurs with great force or intensity.
The impetuous river swept away everything in its path.
El río impetuoso arrastraba todo a su paso.
Affected by a strong or excessive emotional impulse.
His impetuous love sometimes makes him act without thinking.
Su amor impetuoso a veces le hace actuar sin pensar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'impetuosus', meaning 'impetuous, violent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impetuous temperament
A personality that acts with unrestrained emotion.
temperamento impetuoso
impetuous wave
A wave that appears with great force.
ola impetuosa

Related Words

impetus
Force or energy with which an action is performed.
ímpetu
impulsive
One that acts without thinking, quickly.
impulsivo

Slang Meanings

Someone who acts without thinking, in an extreme manner.
That girl is so impetuous, she always does whatever comes to her mind.
Esa chica es tan impetuosa, siempre hace lo que le pasa por la cabeza.
Something done with a lot of energy and emotion.
The party was impetuous, everyone danced and screamed all night.
La fiesta fue impetuosa, todos bailaron y gritaron toda la noche.