El empujón
Example: El empujón en la fila del aeropuerto fue inesperado.
Definition
"El empujón" refers to a sudden, forceful push or shove, often unexpected, such as the one experienced in a crowded airport line. It conveys the idea of physical pressure applied quickly, usually causing movement or imbalance.
Etymology
The word "el empujón" comes from the Spanish verb "empujar," meaning 'to push.' The suffix '-ón' is used to indicate a strong or intense action. Did you know? The root "empujar" likely originated from Latin 'impulsare,' meaning 'to push against.'
Learn to use this word actively
"El empujón" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
