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initial impulse
[ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈɪmpʌls]
noun
pl: initial impulses
impulso inicial
1.
The first instinctive urge or sudden desire to do something; an immediate inclination or motivation that arises before deliberate thought
Her initial impulse was to say no, but she reconsidered.
Seu impulso inicial era dizer não, mas ela reconsiderou.
2.
In physics, the first force or momentum applied to set something in motion
The initial impulse of the rocket propelled it into the sky.
O impulso inicial do foguete o propeliu para o céu.
NYC Slang
gut reaction; first instinct
Synonyms
first instinct
initial urge
first impulse
spontaneous desire
gut feeling
Antonyms
deliberate decision
considered response
thoughtful action
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impulso inicial
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impulso inicial
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
impulso inicial
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
act on impulse
follow one's first instinct
resist the urge
give in to impulse
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