No. 11,957 in Spanish

impulse

A sudden force or urge to act without thinking.

In a sentence

Compré este cuadro por un impulso espontáneo.
I bought this painting on a spontaneous impulse.
In this sentence, 'impulso' refers to a sudden desire or feeling that drives someone to take an action without much deliberation.
El ingeniero diseñó el sistema para optimizar el impulso del motor.
The engineer designed the system to optimize the engine's impulse.
Here, 'impulso' is used in a technical context, referring to the force or energy imparted to the engine.
La música del concierto me dio un impulso de energía y alegría.
The music of the concert gave me an impulse of energy and joy.
In this instance, 'impulso' means a surge or boost of a particular emotion or state brought on by an external stimulus.

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