driven

S2 W1

BrE /ˈdrɪvən/ AmE /ˈdrɪvən/

adjective en → es

1 PERSISTENT B2

determined and hard-working, especially in achieving success or a goal

tenaz, emprendedor(a), ambicioso(a)

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven person · be driven by ambition

  • She's a very driven woman who has achieved great success in her career.

    Ella es una mujer muy tenaz que ha logrado un gran éxito en su carrera.

2 CONTROLLED B1

controlled or influenced by something, especially a strong feeling or desire

dirigido por, impulsado por

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations be driven by fear · a decision driven by greed

  • His actions are often driven by a desire for power.

    Sus acciones suelen estar impulsadas por un deseo de poder.

1 PASSENGER B2

having been taken in or transported by a vehicle, especially a car

pasajero(a), transportado en vehículo

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven car · be driven to work

  • He was the only passenger in the driven vehicle.

    Él era el único pasajero en el vehículo que lo transportó.

2 OPERATOR C1

operated or controlled by a person, especially the driver of a vehicle

controlado por un conductor, operado manualmente

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven car · be driven by an experienced driver

  • The car is fully driven, with no autonomous features.

    El coche está completamente controlado por el conductor, sin características autónomas.

1 MECHANICAL C1

operated by a machine or engine rather than manually

mecánico(a), motorizado(a)

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven pump · be driven by an electric motor

  • The machine is fully driven and requires no human intervention.

    La máquina está completamente mecanizada y no requiere intervención humana.

2 POWERED C1

powered or activated by a force, such as electricity or water

activado por fuerza, impulsado por energía

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven turbine · be driven by steam

  • The turbine is driven by the flow of water.

    La turbina está impulsada por el flujo de agua.

1 PAST PARTICIPLE A2

the past participle form of 'drive'

conducido, llevado a cabo

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven car · be driven to work

  • The car was driven by a professional driver.

    El coche fue conducido por un conductor profesional.

2 PAST PARTICIPLE A2

the past participle form of 'drive'

conducido, llevado a cabo

  • [predicative]
  • [attributive]

Collocations a driven car · be driven to work

  • The meeting was driven by the need for change.

    La reunión fue llevada a cabo por la necesidad de cambio.