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    Impulsó (en. Impulse)

    /im-pul-so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Force that causes movement or a reaction.
    The impulse of gravity causes objects to fall.
    El impulso de la gravedad hace que los objetos caigan.
    Stimulus that incites to do something.
    His drive to improve the situation was admirable.
    Su impulso por mejorar la situación fue admirable.
    verb
    To provide a stimulus to someone or something.
    The teacher encouraged the students to participate more in class.
    El profesor impulsó a los estudiantes a participar más en clase.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impulsus', which means 'to push'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an impulse
    to act suddenly and without thinking
    tener un impulso
    to give momentum to something
    to improve or accelerate the development of something
    dar impulso a algo

    Related Words

    to boost
    Action of moving or inducing to action.
    impulsar
    impulsive
    Acting suddenly and without reflection.
    impulsivo

    Slang Meanings

    Act of doing something without thinking too much.
    That decision was an impulse, but sometimes that is okay.
    Esa decisión fue un impulso, pero a veces eso está bien.
    To have a burst of energy or enthusiasm.
    I had an impulse and went out for a run at dawn.
    Tuve un impulso y salí a correr de madrugada.