Usage Note
Impetu is a Spanish loanword (from ímpetu) used in formal writing and speech to mean a driving force or sudden burst of energy. It can describe physical force or the motivational momentum behind an action or movement.
Examples
" Binigyan niya ako ng impetu. "
Natural Translation
He/She gave me an impetus.
Literal Translation
Gave he/she me of impetus.
" Ang kanyang tagumpay ang naging impetu para magsumikap pa. "
Natural Translation
His/Her success became the impetus to strive even harder.
Literal Translation
The his/her success the became impetus for strive more.
" Ang pagsuporta ng kanyang pamilya ang nagsilbing impetu upang ipagpatuloy niya ang pag-aaral sa kabila ng mga balakid. "
Natural Translation
His/Her family's support served as the impetus for him/her to continue studying despite the obstacles.
Literal Translation
The support of-the his/her family the served-as impetus so-that continue he/she the studying despite the obstacles.
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