What does "propulsar" mean in English?

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Spanish

propulsar

English

propel

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Alternative translations of "propulsar"

drive
push
thrust
boost

Examples of how to use "propulsar" in Spanish

Spanish
Un motor propulsaba la lancha.
English
A motor powered the boat.
Spanish
El motor propulsa el bote lentamente.
English
The engine slowly propels the boat.
Spanish
Ayer la hélice propulsó el avión.
English
Yesterday, the propeller propelled the plane.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, el cohete propulsaba humo.
English
When I was a child, the rocket emitted smoke.
Spanish
El cohete propulsará la cápsula al espacio.
English
The rocket will propel the capsule into space.

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Un motor propulsaba la lancha.

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