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    Pulsar (en. Pulse)

    /pulˈsaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To press or squeeze something repeatedly.
    She has to press the button to turn on the light.
    Ella tiene que pulsar el botón para encender la luz.
    To emit signals in the form of pulses.
    The device will pulse every five seconds.
    El dispositivo pulsará cada cinco segundos.
    To vibrate or move rhythmically.
    The heart began to beat faster when she saw her.
    El corazón comenzó a pulsar más rápido al verla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pulsare', which means to strike or shake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to press a button
    Pressing a button to turn something on or off.
    pulsar un botón
    to press hard
    Pressing something with considerable force.
    pulsar con fuerza
    to pulse the heart
    The sensation of a strong and clear heartbeat.
    pulsar el corazón

    Related Words

    impulse
    Force or energy that causes movement.
    impulso
    pulsation
    Movement or action of pressing; in medicine, the heartbeat.
    pulsación
    pulse
    The rhythm of the heartbeats.
    pulso

    Slang Meanings

    To speed up or act quickly.
    Let’s push this week to finish the project!
    ¡Vamos a pulsar esta semana para terminar el proyecto!
    To pressure someone to act.
    Don’t press me anymore to make a decision.
    No me pulses más para que tome una decisión.