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thrust in Spanish

thrust in Spanish is estocada, empuje, envión — thrust means a sudden strong push or lunge forward.

thrust in Spanish

estocada
noun
(fencing) An attack made by moving the sword parallel to its length and landing with the point.
empuje
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
envión
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
metedura
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
metida
noun
A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
impulso
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
empuje
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
envión
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
propulsión
noun
The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.
énfasis
noun
(figuratively) The primary effort; the goal.
propulsar
verb
(intransitive) To make advance with force.
asestar
verb
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
forzar
verb
(transitive) To force something upon someone.
empellar
verb
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.
empeller
verb
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.
empentar
verb
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.
empujar
verb
(transitive) To push or drive with force; to shove.

What does "thrust" mean?

  1. noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
    "With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point."
  2. noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
    "The main thrust of the report is that we need more teachers."
  3. verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.
    "She thrust the letter into his hands and walked away."
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thrust in a sentence

  • With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point.
  • He fended off the sword's thrust with his shield.
  • The main thrust of the report is that we need more teachers.
  • What is the central thrust of your proposal for the new park?

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What is "thrust" in Spanish?
"thrust" in Spanish is estocada, empuje, envión. thrust means: A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
How do you use "thrust" in a sentence?
Example: "With one quick thrust, the fencer scored the winning point." In Spanish, "thrust" is estocada, empuje, envión.
Are there other ways to say "thrust" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "thrust": estocada, empuje, envión, metedura, metida, impulso.
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