ímpeto

See also: impeto

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin impetus (“a rushing upon, an attack, assault, onset”), from impetō (“to rush upon, attack”), from in (“upon”) + petō (“to seek, fall upon”).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈĩ.pe.tu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈĩ.pe.to/

  • Hyphenation: ím‧pe‧to

Noun

ímpeto m (plural ímpetos)

  1. impetus (a stimulating factor)
    Synonym: estímulo
  2. impetus (force that impels)
    Synonym: impulso
  3. a sudden, harsh movement
    Synonyms: solavanco, tranco

Spanish

Noun

ímpeto m (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of ímpetu

Further reading
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