momentum

the force that makes a moving object continue to move in the same direction and at the same speed

impulso, momento (física)

Collocations momentum of an object

• The car had a lot of momentum and was difficult to stop.

  El coche tenía mucho impulso y era difícil detenerlo.

the force that makes something continue to develop or progress, especially when it seems difficult for this to happen

dinamismo, impulso (progreso)

Collocations momentum of a project

• The project gained momentum as more people became involved.

  El proyecto ganó impulso a medida que más personas se involucraron.

the force that makes a sports team or player continue to win games and matches, especially when they have been winning for some time

momento (deportivo), impulso (deportivo)

Collocations momentum in a game

• The team had the momentum after winning their last three matches.

  El equipo tenía el momento después de ganar sus últimos tres partidos.

the force that makes an argument or idea seem more convincing and important, especially when it is presented in a particular way

momento (argumentativo), impulso (argumentativo)

Collocations momentum of an argument

• The speaker's argument gained momentum as he presented more evidence.

  El argumento del orador ganó impulso a medida que presentaba más evidencia.