ímpetu
ímpetu(
eem
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peh
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too
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g. el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (physics)
2. (zeal)
a. energy
La bailarina bailó con pasión y gran ímpetu.The ballerina danced with passion and sheer energy.
b. vigor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El anciano tenía el ímpetu y el entusiasmo de los jóvenes.The old man had the vigor and the enthusiasm of the youngsters.
c. vigour (United Kingdom)
Los fanáticos cantaban con ímpetu para alentar a su equipo.The fans chanted with vigour to cheer on their team.
3. (violence)
a. force
El viento soplaba con ímpetu y tumbó la cerca.The wind blew with force and knocked down the fence.
ímpetuNoun
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (brusquedad)
a. force
2. (energía)
a. energy
perder ímpetuto lose momentum
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