What is the Spanish word for "impulse"?

Learn how to say "impulse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

impulse

Spanish

impulso

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Alternative translations of "impulse"

estímulo
impulsión
arrebato
ímpetu

Examples of how to use "impulse" in Spanish

English
He has a sudden impulse to travel.
Spanish
Él tiene un impulso repentino de viajar.
English
I felt a sudden impulse to call her.
Spanish
Sentí un impulso repentino de llamarla.
English
The impulse to buy the shoes passed quickly.
Spanish
El impulso de comprar los zapatos pasó rápidamente.
English
He resisted the impulse and waited patiently.
Spanish
Él resistió el impulso y esperó pacientemente.
English
A loud noise gave me an impulse to jump.
Spanish
Un ruido fuerte me dio el impulso de saltar.

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