English–Spanish
“impulse” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/imˈpulso/
Example
A veces tengo un impulso de comprar cosas que no necesito.
Sometimes I have an impulse to buy things I don't need.
How to say “impulse” in Spanish
“Impulse” in Spanish is impulso.
A brief internal push that prompts action.
Example sentences with impulso
Sentí un impulso de hablar sin pensar.
I felt an impulse to speak without thinking.
Tips for using impulso
- Commonly used for a short-lived urge (tener un impulso de + infinitive) and not for a considered reason, for which speakers prefer motivo or razón.