This is the 11161st most frequent Spanish word.
empuje
"Empuje" means "drive," "push," or "momentum" in English.
Here, 'empuje' refers to thrust, the physical force exerted by the engine.
El empuje del motor es crucial para el despegue del avión.
The thrust of the engine is crucial for the airplane's takeoff.
In this sentence, 'empuje' symbolizes drive or determination as a metaphorical force driving achievement.
Su empuje y determinación lo llevaron al éxito.
His drive and determination led him to success.
Here, 'empuje' is used in the context of a mechanical force literally applied to move something.