English–Spanish
“propel” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾopulˈsaɾ/
Example
La corriente propulsa la barca hacia la orilla.
The current propels the boat toward the shore.
How to say “propel” in Spanish
“Propel” in Spanish is propulsar.
Movement driven forward by an external thrust or current.
Example sentences with propulsar
Ese comentario propulsó la conversación hacia temas más positivos.
That remark pushed the conversation forward toward more positive topics.
Tips for using propulsar
- Used for mechanical or flow-driven motion and for figurative advancement; for a simple hand push Spanish usually uses empujar.