Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
impulsivo
Pronunciation
IPA/impulˈsiβo/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpulsive
Example
No seas impulsivo; piénsalo antes de hablar.
Don't be impulsive; think before you speak.
More examples
Su comportamiento impulsivo le costó el puesto de trabajo.
His impulsive behavior cost him his job.
Core concept
A tendency to react quickly without pausing to think.
Common phrases
ser impulsivo
be impulsive
comportamiento impulsivo
impulsive behavior
acto impulsivo
impulsive act
Similar words
irreflexivo: Chooses or speaks without deliberation, showing little reflection.
precipitado: Acts hastily under urgency, without calm, measured judgment.
imprudente: Takes action without caution, overlooking hazards or consequences.
impetuoso: Moves with sudden, forceful energy, driven by emotion or momentum.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiende a reaccionar rápidamente por impulso, sin meditar antes de actuar.
Word origin
From Latin impulsus, the past participle of impellere 'to push', with Spanish suffix -ivo forming an adjective that denotes the quality of acting under a push.
Usage tips
- Used as a personal label, impulsivo can sound harsh in Spanish, so speakers often describe the specific action (for example, 'actuó por impulso') or use the adverb 'impulsivamente'.
Other meanings
- rashadjective
Related words
- impulsividadimpulsivenessnoun
- impulsivamenteimpulsivelyadverb