ímpeto

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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

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  • Hyphenation: ím‧pe‧to

Noun

ímpeto m (plural s)

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

Synonyms

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Spanish

Noun

ímpeto m (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of ímpetu