ímpeto

See also: impeto

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

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

Spanish

Noun

ímpeto m (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of ímpetu
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