el ímpetu
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el 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)
Regionalism used in the 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.
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