impulsive

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪmpjʊlsɪv/ AmE /ˈɪmpjʊlsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 CHARACTER TRAIT [attributive, predicative] B1

acting or done without thinking carefully about the consequences

impulsivo, apresurado

  • be impulsive

Collocations an impulsive decision · make an impulsive purchase

  • She's very impulsive and often acts without thinking.

    Ella es muy impulsiva y a menudo actúa sin pensar.

2 BEHAVIOR [attributive, predicative] B2

showing or caused by sudden strong feelings that make you do something without thinking carefully about it

impulsivo, instintivo

  • be impulsive

Collocations an impulsive gesture · an impulsive reaction

  • His sudden outburst was very impulsive.

    Su repentina explosión fue muy impulsiva.