impulso
/imˈpulso/
The English word 'boost' can be translated into Spanish as impulso.
impulso is used to describe a boost in terms of momentum, an impulse or a thrust.
Meaning: to help or encourage (something) to increase or improve (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word impulso literally means impulse, momentum or thrust.
Which one should you use?
impulso refers to a boost in terms of momentum or an impulse. It is not typically used for a promotional discount or a digital boost. In those cases, words like incentivo or aumento are more common.
How does it change in a sentence?
impulso is a masculine noun, so it must be preceded by masculine articles such as el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/imˈpulso/
Did you know?
- Spanish has no single word that covers all English meanings of 'boost', such as the specific act of jump-starting a car battery, which requires the phrase puentear la batería.
- In Spanish, impulso can also refer to a sudden, unplanned urge to do something, similar to the English phrase 'on impulse'.
- The word impulso is derived from the Latin impulsus, which originally meant to push or strike against.
Examples in context
- El proyecto aumentó nuestras ventas significativamenteThe project boosted our sales significantly.
- Las nuevas estrategias impulsaron el crecimiento de la empresaThe new strategies boosted the company's growth.
- El gobierno implementó medidas para estimular la economíaThe government implemented measures to boost the economy.
- Esa noticia te va a impulsar a seguir luchandoThat news is going to boost your motivation to keep fighting.
- Vamos, tú puedes, solo necesitas darle un empujón a tu confianzaCome on, you can do it, you just need to give your confidence a boost.
- Esta campaña dará un impulso a las ventas.This campaign will give a boost to sales.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing their small business growth.
- MateoTenemos que atraer más clientes este mes.We have to attract more customers this month.
- MaríaPodemos dar un impulso con una oferta especial.We can give it a boost with a special offer.
- MateoMe parece una idea excelente, María.I think that is an excellent idea, María.
- MaríaEntonces prepararé la publicidad mañana.Then I will prepare the advertising tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry impulso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries impulso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
