Impetuoso (en. Impetuous)

/im.pe.tu.o.so/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It is said of a person who has an impulsive character and emotional outburst.
His impetuous behavior has brought him many problems.
Su comportamiento impetuoso le ha traído muchos problemas.
That moves or acts with force and speed.
The impetuous river swept everything in its path.
El río impetuoso arrastró todo a su paso.
That is ardent or fervent in their feelings.
Her impetuous love led her to make hasty decisions.
Su amor impetuoso la llevó a tomar decisiones precipitadas.

Etymology

From Latin 'impetuosus', meaning 'having impetus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sometimes he is impetuous
it refers to a character that acts without thinking.
a veces es impetuoso
in an impetuous manner
indicates doing something quickly and without reflection.
de manera impetuosa

Related Words

impetus
Intense force or energy that drives to action.
ímpetu
impulsivity
Tendency to act on impulse without thinking.
impulsividad
passionate
That feels or shows passion intensely.
apasionado

Slang Meanings

Act without thinking
Look how he acts, always so impetuous, never measures his decisions.
Mira cómo actúa, siempre tan impetuoso, nunca mide sus decisiones.
Be intense in emotions
That girl is very impetuous; she jumps into things headfirst.
Esa chica es muy impetuosa, se lanza a las cosas de cabeza.