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impulse in Spanish

impulse in Spanish is impulso, capricho — impulse means a sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

impulse in Spanish

impulso
noun
capricho
noun
A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

What does "impulse" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.
    "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world."
  2. noun A sudden force or push that sets something in motion.
    "The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract."
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impulse in a sentence

  • She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world.
  • He fought the impulse to shout back at the rude customer.
  • The electrical impulse triggers the muscle to contract.

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What is "impulse" in Spanish?

"impulse" in Spanish is impulso, capricho. impulse means: A sudden strong urge to act, often without thinking it through.

How do you use "impulse" in a sentence?

Example: "She had a sudden impulse to quit her job and travel the world." In Spanish, "impulse" is impulso, capricho.

Are there other ways to say "impulse" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "impulse": impulso, capricho.

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