What is the Spanish word for "urge"?

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

English

urge

Spanish

impulso

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Alternative translations of "urge"

urgencia
apremio
ansia
deseo

Examples of how to use "urge" in Spanish

English
What is this strange and sudden urge?
Spanish
¿Qué es esta extraña y repentina sensación?
English
She felt a sudden urge to call her friend.
Spanish
Ella sintió una repentina ganas de llamar a su amiga.
English
I had an urge to try the new cafe.
Spanish
Sentí ganas de probar el nuevo café.
English
The urge to laugh surprised everyone in class.
Spanish
La ganas de reír sorprendió a todos en la clase.
English
He resisted the urge and finished his work.
Spanish
Él resistió la tentación y terminó su trabajo.

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