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to thrust
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empujar con fuerza, clavar
to push an object or person with considerable strength and speed
Transitive: to thrust sth to a direction
Example
The knight thrust his sword into the enemy, swiftly defeating his opponent.
El caballero clavó su espada en el enemigo, derrotando rápidamente a su oponente.
The hiker thrust his walking stick into the ground to maintain balance on the steep trail.
El excursionista clavó su bastón en el suelo para mantener el equilibrio en el empinado sendero.
02
imponer, forzar
to impose or force someone forcefully
Transitive: to thrust a task upon sb | to thrust a task onto sb
Example
The manager thrust the new project onto the overwhelmed employee.
El manager impuso el nuevo proyecto al empleado abrumado.
The difficult decision was thrust upon the family when they had to choose a suitable healthcare plan.
La difícil decisión fue impuesta a la familia cuando tuvieron que elegir un plan de salud adecuado.
03
avanzar con fuerza, impulsar
to move forward with strength and determination
Intransitive: to thrust to a direction
Example
The ship thrust through the waves, making its way into the open sea.
El barco se abrió paso a través de las olas, dirigiéndose hacia mar abierto.
Eager to explore, the hikers thrust through the dense forest, forging their own path.
Ansiosos por explorar, los excursionistas se abrieron paso a través del denso bosque, forjando su propio camino.
04
empujar, colocar abruptamente
to put someone in a position or give them a role
Transitive: to thrust sb into a role
Example
The manager thrust the new recruit into a leadership role, challenging them to take charge.
El manager empujó al nuevo recluta a un papel de liderazgo, desafiándolo a tomar el mando.
The unexpected opportunity thrust him into the position of project manager.
La oportunidad inesperada lo lanzó al puesto de gerente de proyecto.
05
clavar, atravesar
to pierce through something forcefully
Transitive: to thrust a sharp tool into sth
Example
The knight thrust his sword into the enemy's armor, delivering a precise blow.
El caballero clavó su espada en la armadura del enemigo, asestando un golpe preciso.
With precision, the chef thrust the knife into the ripe melon, cleanly splitting it in half.
Con precisión, el chef clavó el cuchillo en el melón maduro, partiéndolo limpiamente por la mitad.
06
abrirse paso, empujar
to force one's way into a space
Intransitive: to thrust somewhere
Example
The crowded elevator doors opened, and people tried to thrust in before it closed again.
Las abarrotadas puertas del ascensor se abrieron, y la gente intentó empujar para entrar antes de que se cerraran de nuevo.
Eager to catch the last train, commuters thrust into the crowded subway car.
Ansiosos por tomar el último tren, los viajeros se abrieron paso en el vagón del metro lleno de gente.
07
impulsar, lanzarse
to move or soar forcefully in an upward direction
Intransitive: to thrust to a direction
Example
The rocket engines thrust upward, propelling the spacecraft into orbit.
Los motores del cohete empujan hacia arriba, impulsando la nave espacial hacia la órbita.
The tree branches thrust towards the sky, creating a natural canopy.
Las ramas del árbol se elevan hacia el cielo, creando un dosel natural.
Thrust
01
empuje
the force used in pushing
02
empuje, impulso
the act of applying force to propel something
03
golpe fuerte con un cuchillo u otro instrumento puntiagudo, estocada
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
04
empujón, gesto brusco
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
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crítica, reproche
verbal criticism
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idea central
(of an argument, policy, etc.) the main point that shows the main idea or intention of what someone is saying or doing
