Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
impulsividad
Pronunciation
IPA/impulsiβiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nounimpulsiveness
Example
Su impulsividad le causó problemas.
His impulsiveness caused him problems.
More examples
La tendencia a la impulsividad complica la toma de decisiones.
The tendency toward impulsiveness complicates decision making.
Core concept
Tendency to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences.
Common phrases
tendencia a la impulsividad
tendency toward impulsiveness
controlar la impulsividad
controlling impulsiveness
Similar words
impetuosidad: Acts with impulsive force and great haste, hard to hold back once begun.
impulso: Prompts immediate behavior through a momentary inner push.
espontaneidad: Acts on the spur of the moment in a natural, unplanned way.
imprudencia: Engages in hazardous behavior without proper caution or forethought.
Definition in Spanish
Rasgo de la personalidad que hace actuar de forma rápida sin pensar en las consecuencias.
Word origin
From the adjective impulsivo plus the abstract suffix -idad, with impulsivo from Latin impulsus (past participle of impellere 'to push'), so impulsividad names the quality of being impulsive.
Usage tips
- Calling someone impulsivo often sounds accusatory, so speakers commonly use softer phrasing such as a veces actúa por impulso or tiene tendencia a actuar sin pensar.