Spanish Conversation · Level 94
59 words
Spanish word
propulsar
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾopulˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpropel
Example
La corriente propulsa la barca hacia la orilla.
The current propels the boat toward the shore.
More examples
Ese comentario propulsó la conversación hacia temas más positivos.
That remark pushed the conversation forward toward more positive topics.
Core concept
Movement driven forward by an external thrust or current.
Common phrases
propulsar una idea
push an idea forward
propulsar una iniciativa
push an initiative forward
propulsar una conversación
push a conversation forward
Similar words
empujar: Apply a pushing force, often by hand, to move something forward.
impulsar: Provide momentum or power that causes forward movement or advances an action.
mover: Change the position of something; cause it to go from one place to another.
desplazar: Shift something from its place to a different location, often implying relocation.
Definition in Spanish
Causar que algo o alguien avance empujándolo o generando una fuerza o corriente que lo mueve, tanto en sentido físico como figurado.
Word origin
From Latin propulsāre (pro- 'forward' + pulsāre 'to push'), originally meaning to push forward by an outward force and thus to cause forward motion.
Usage tips
- Used for mechanical or flow-driven motion and for figurative advancement; for a simple hand push Spanish usually uses empujar.