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impetus in Portuguese

impetus in Portuguese is ímpeto, impulso — impetus means something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

impetus in Portuguese

ímpeto
noun
A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
impulso
noun
The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.

What does "impetus" mean?

  1. noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
    "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform."
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impetus in a sentence

  • The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform.
  • Winning the award gave her the impetus to start a new project.

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What is "impetus" in Portuguese?

"impetus" in Portuguese is ímpeto, impulso. impetus means: Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.

How do you use "impetus" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal gave fresh impetus to calls for reform." In Portuguese, "impetus" is ímpeto, impulso.

Are there other ways to say "impetus" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "impetus": ímpeto, impulso.

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