bugso
bugsô with stress marks
impetus, driving force
Usage Note
Bugso refers to a sudden surge or driving impulse — a rush of emotion, a burst of energy, or a motivating force. 'Bugso ng damdamin' (surge of emotion) is a well-worn literary phrase. It conveys something powerful and spontaneous welling up from within.
Examples
" May bugso ng galit siya. "
Natural Translation
He has a surge of anger.
Literal Translation
Have surge of anger he.
" Malakas ang bugso ng ulan. "
Natural Translation
The driving force (sudden burst) of the rain is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the driving force of rain.
" Dahil sa bugso ng damdamin, nasambit niya ang mga salitang matagal na niyang itinago sa kanyang puso. "
Natural Translation
Because of a surge of emotion, she blurted out the words she had long kept hidden in her heart.
Literal Translation
Because of surge of emotion, uttered she the words long-already she hid in her heart.
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