What does impulsionar in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word impulsionar in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use impulsionar in Portuguese.

The word impulsionar in Portuguese means impel, dar um impulso, impulsionar, impulsionar, impelir, lançar, impulsionar, impelir, impulsionar, motivar, impulsionar a chalana. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word impulsionar

impel

verbo transitivo (dar impulso)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

dar um impulso

verbal expression (assist, encourage) (estimular, encorajar)

(locução verbal: Conjunto de verbo auxiliar (normalmente 'ser', 'estar', 'ter', 'haver') e verbo principal (normalmente no infinitivo, gerúndio ou particípio).)
The advertisement gave a boost to the company's sales.

impulsionar

(thrust, press upwards) (impulsionar ou pressionar para cima)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
This bra pushes up your bust.

impulsionar, impelir

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (figurative (propel)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The new legislation was driven forward by fears of mass immigration.

lançar

transitive verb (figurative (drive, push) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Ela foi lançada ao estrelato da noite para o dia.
She was propelled to stardom almost overnight.

impulsionar

(propel into place)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
A sharp blow of the hammer drove the nail home.

impelir

transitive verb (drive forward)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
The strong wind impelled the sailboat.

impulsionar

transitive verb (figurative (push, power) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Os gastos impulsionam a economia.
Spending drives the economy.

motivar

transitive verb (figurative (motivate)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O desejo de Ian de ser o melhor é o que o motiva.
Ian's desire to be the best is what drives him.

impulsionar a chalana

intransitive verb (chauffeur a punt) (com vara)

I'll punt while you relax and enjoy the scenery.

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