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propel in Spanish

propel in Spanish is propulsar, propeler, impulsar — propel means to push or drive something forward.

propel in Spanish

propulsar
verb
(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
propeler
verb
(transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
impulsar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.
propeler
verb
(transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.
propulsar
verb
(transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.

What does "propel" mean?

  1. verb To push or drive something forward.
    "The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed."
  2. verb To drive someone toward a particular outcome or change.
    "Her debut album propelled her to overnight fame."

propel in a sentence

  • The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed.
  • Her debut album propelled her to overnight fame.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "propel" in Spanish?

"propel" in Spanish is propulsar, propeler, impulsar. propel means: To push or drive something forward.

How do you use "propel" in a sentence?

Example: "The engine propels the boat through the water at high speed." In Spanish, "propel" is propulsar, propeler, impulsar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "propel": propulsar, propeler, impulsar.

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