What is the Spanish word for "propulsion"?

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

English

propulsion

Spanish

propulsión

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Alternative translations of "propulsion"

impulso
propulsado

Examples of how to use "propulsion" in Spanish

English
Rockets use chemical propulsion to reach space.
Spanish
Los cohetes utilizan propulsión química para alcanzar el espacio.
English
The boat used electric propulsion to move.
Spanish
El barco usaba propulsión eléctrica para moverse.
English
Jet engines provide strong propulsion for airplanes.
Spanish
Los motores a reacción proporcionan una fuerte propulsión para los aviones.
English
He studied propulsion in his engineering class.
Spanish
Estudió propulsión en su clase de ingeniería.
English
A rocket's propulsion lifts it into space.
Spanish
La propulsión de un cohete lo eleva al espacio.

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