Spanish Conversation · Level 6
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Spanish word
empujón
Pronunciation
IPA/empuˈxon/
Meaning
- masculine nounencouragement
Example
Su consejo fue un empujón para que empezara su proyecto.
His advice was an encouragement for him to start his project.
More examples
Su amigo le dio un pequeño empujón para presentar su idea.
His friend gave him a little push to present his idea.
Core concept
Brief nudge that starts action.
Common phrases
un pequeño empujón
a little push
dar un empujón al proyecto
give the project a push
empujón moral
moral boost
Similar words
empuje: A forceful push applied to a person or object to move it forward.
impulso: A surge of momentum or impetus that drives movement or progress.
empujadita: A very small, light one-time push to get something moving.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeño empuje físico o ayuda puntual que impulsa a alguien a actuar; usado tanto para choques reales como para motivación breve.
Word origin
From the verb empujar 'to push' plus the suffix -ón, which marks a noticeable push or blow, and ultimately from Latin impulsāre, so the word covers both a literal shove and a short motivational push.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'encouragement', empujón usually implies a single short impulse rather than ongoing support.