La Palabra Del Día: "ímpetu"
ímpetu ( eem'-peh-too )
noun ( energy; impetus, momentum )
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Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game.
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Examples:
1: Lorena empezó el nuevo semestre con mucho ímpetu.
Lorena started the new semester off with a lot of energy.
2: La presidenta se comprometió a sostener el ímpetu económico del país.
The president committed herself to maintaining the country's economic momentum.
Special note of thanks to Julian for correcting yesterday! We appreciate that. 
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El cambio de temporada provee ímpetu para un cambio de colores.
The change of season provides impetus for a change in colors.
Desde aquel entonces cuando algo ocurrió sobre el cual Marco nunca estaba dispuesto a contar, tenía un gran miedo de camiones de tacos, y hizo con gran ímpetu todo lo que podía para prevenir que hubiera más. Pero a mí me importa más que no haya bufones por todas partes, porque yo los encuentran encuentro mucho más espantosos.
Ever since that time long ago when something happened about which Marco was never willing to talk, he had a great fear of taco trucks, and did everything that he could very vigorously to prevent there being more. But to me it matters more that there not be clowns everywhere, because I find them much scarier.
Ella sabe que debería hacer ejercicio pero le falta el ímpetu.
She knows that she should exercise but lacks the impetus.
Se pusieron a trabajar con mucho ímpetu. / They set to work energetically.
El ímpetu del viento casi arruinaba la región maravillosa del alto Tatra( montaña en Eslovaquia), barriendo los pinos enormes.
The force of the wind almost ruined the wonderful region of the High Tatra (mountain in Slovakia), sweeping down the huge pines.
Tengo la tierra y las macetas, pero me falta el ímpetu para replantar mis plantas de interior.
I have the soil and the pots, but I lack the motivation to repot my houseplants.
La juventud de mi nietito le permite brincar, correr, y jugar con un ímpetu que me fatiga.
The youth of my little grandson lets him jump, run and play with an energy that wears me out.
Su amigo era tan entusiasta que le dio a Paco el impetu para trabajar muy duro.
His friend was so enthusiastic that it gave Paco the impetus to work very hard.
