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“push” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoempujar

Pronunciation

IPA/emˈpuxe/

Example

El bebé dio un fuerte empuje.

The baby gave a strong push.

Illustration for empuje (push)

How to say “push” in Spanish

“Push” in Spanish is empuje.

Internal spark of energy or initiative that moves a person or plan forward.

Full entry for empuje: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with empuje

Necesito un empuje extra para terminar este proyecto.

I need an extra push to finish this project.

Tips for using empuje

  • Common collocations are tener empuje for having drive and dar un empuje for giving a brief boost, so context determines whether it means ongoing momentum or a one-time push.

Other Spanish words for “push”

No empujes la puerta, está cerrada.

Don't push the door, it's closed.

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