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innate urge

[/ɪˈneɪt ɜːrdʒ/]
nounpl: innate urges
impulso inato
1. A natural, instinctive drive or desire that is present from birth and not learned through experience
The innate urge to survive is present in all living creatures.
O impulso inato de sobreviver está presente em todas as criaturas vivas.
2. An inherent tendency or compulsion that arises from one's nature rather than external influences
She felt an innate urge to help those in need.
Ela sentia um impulso inato de ajudar os necessitados.
Synonyms
instinctnatural driveinborn desireinherent impulseprimal urge
Antonyms
learned behavioracquired habitconditioned response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulso inato
standard usage
São Paulo
impulso inato / vontade inata
both terms commonly used
Portugal
impulso inato / instinto natural
instinto natural more frequently used

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow one's instincts
answer the call of nature
obey one's natural inclinations
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