Impulsa (en. Drives)

/imˈpulsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give strength or momentum to something.
The program drives the development of new technologies.
El programa impulsa el desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías.
To encourage or stimulate an activity.
The company promotes job creation in the region.
La empresa impulsa la creación de empleo en la región.
To motivate someone to carry out an action.
The success of his friends drives him to try harder.
El éxito de sus amigos lo impulsa a esforzarse más.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'impulsare', which means 'to push'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drive a change
To encourage or provoke a transformation in a specific context.
impulsar un cambio
promote an idea
To support or promote a proposal or thought.
impulsar una idea
foster development
To promote the advancement or growth of something, usually economic or social.
impulsar el desarrollo

Related Words

impulse
Force or energy that moves something or someone.
impulso
impulsive
Acting hurriedly or without thinking.
impulsivo
boost
The action of giving momentum to something.
impulsar

Slang Meanings

To accelerate a situation.
That news drives the whole project.
Esa noticia impulsa todo el proyecto.
To motivate someone energetically.
It always motivates me to keep going.
Siempre me impulsa a seguir adelante.