Impulsaba (en. Promoted)

[im-pul-sa-ba]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To promote or stimulate the development or action of something.
The scholarship program encouraged young people to continue their studies.
El programa de becas impulsaba a los jóvenes a continuar sus estudios.
To give a push or impetus to an object.
She pushed the ball towards the goal with force.
Ella impulsaba la pelota hacia la meta con fuerza.
To encourage or incentivize an activity or project.
The new law encouraged investment in renewable energies.
La nueva ley impulsaba la inversión en energías renovables.

Etymology

From the verb 'impulsar', which comes from the Latin 'impulsare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to promote change
To facilitate or motivate a transformation in a specific context.
impulsar el cambio
to promote development
To accelerate the growth or progress of something.
impulsar el desarrollo
to promote an initiative
To provide support or promote a new project or idea.
impulsar una iniciativa

Related Words

impulse
Force or energy that provokes movement.
impulso
propulsion
The action of promoting; it also refers to a push or thrust forward.
impulsión
promoter
One who drives or promotes something.
impulsador

Slang Meanings

To give someone a push in their projects.
That conversation really encouraged him to start his own business.
Esa conversación realmente le impulsó a hacer su propio negocio.
To motivate someone in difficult times.
Sometimes you just need someone to push you to keep going.
A veces solo necesitas que alguien te impulse a seguir.