English–Spanish
“impulsive” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/impulˈsiβo/
Example
No seas impulsivo; piénsalo antes de hablar.
Don't be impulsive; think before you speak.
How to say “impulsive” in Spanish
“Impulsive” in Spanish is impulsivo.
A tendency to react quickly without pausing to think.
Example sentences with impulsivo
Su comportamiento impulsivo le costó el puesto de trabajo.
His impulsive behavior cost him his job.
Tips for using impulsivo
- Used as a personal label, impulsivo can sound harsh in Spanish, so speakers often describe the specific action (for example, 'actuó por impulso') or use the adverb 'impulsivamente'.