Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
impulsar
Pronunciation
IPA/impulˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbencourage
Example
Tus palabras pueden impulsar a alguien a intentarlo.
Your words can encourage someone to try it.
More examples
Un premio puede impulsar la carrera de un científico joven.
A prize can boost a young scientist's career.
Core concept
A motivating push that makes a person act or moves an activity forward.
Common phrases
impulsar a alguien
encourage someone
impulsar el consumo
stimulate consumption
impulsar la adopción de tecnologías
promote the adoption of technologies
Similar words
motivar: An internal drive or reason that inspires someone to act.
animar: Cheer and reassurance that reduce fear and make someone willing to try.
apoyar: Practical help or backing that enables someone to continue or succeed.
fomentar: Actions or measures that stimulate growth or wider adoption of something.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que una persona actúe o se esfuerce más para alcanzar un objetivo; también promover el avance de una actividad u obra.
Word origin
It comes from Latin impellere (in- 'in' + pellere 'to drive') and preserves the idea of pushing or driving something forward.
Usage tips
- When referring to people, Spanish commonly uses an a plus an infinitive (impulsar a alguien a + infinitive), while activities and projects usually take a direct object (impulsar una iniciativa).