ímpeto

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin impetus (“a rushing upon, an attack, assault, onset”), from impeto (“I rush upon, attack”), from in (“upon”) + peto (“to seek, fall upon”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA: /ˈĩ.pe.tu/
• (South Brazil) IPA: /ˈĩ.pe.to/
• Hyphenation: ím‧pe‧to

Noun

ímpeto m (plural ímpetos)

1. impetus (a stimulating factor)
2. impetus (force that impels)
3. a sudden, harsh movement

Synonyms

• (stimulating factor): estímulo
• (force that impels): impulso
• (sudden movement): solavanco, tranco

Related terms

• impetuosamente
• impetuosidade
• impetuoso

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Spanish

Noun

ímpeto m (usually uncountable)

1. Variant form of ímpetu.