Impulsado (en. Driven)

/im.pul'sa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has received a push or stimulus.
The project was driven by the need for innovation.
El proyecto fue impulsado por la necesidad de innovación.
That is carried out with energy or enthusiasm.
The campaign was driven by active young people in the community.
La campaña fue impulsada por jóvenes activos en la comunidad.
That has a force or motivation that drives it to be realized.
His career was driven by his desire to help others.
Su carrera fue impulsada por su deseo de ayudar a los demás.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'impulsar', which means to push or drag something forward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

driven by necessity
Motivated to act due to a lack or urgency.
impulsado por la necesidad
driven to action
Moved to carry out a specific activity.
impulsado a la acción
to be driven by interests
Acting motivated by personal desires or needs.
ser impulsado por intereses

Related Words

impulse
Action of driving; force that causes movement.
impulso
to drive
To provide a push or stimulus for something to happen.
impulsar
to motivate
To produce a desire or interest in taking action.
motivar

Slang Meanings

To be very excited or thrilled about something.
He was so driven by the concert that he couldn't stop smiling.
Estaba tan impulsado por el concierto que no podía dejar de sonreír.
To be pushed to actively participate in something.
The group was driven to throw a big party.
El grupo estaba impulsado a hacer una gran fiesta.