propelled

BrE /prəˈpɛl.d/ AmE /prəˈpɛl.d/

adjective en → es

1 DRIVEN BY FORCE [adjective] B2

driven or pushed forward by a force such as steam, water, electricity, etc.

propulsado por fuerza

Collocations a propelled vehicle

  • The boat was powered by a small, petrol-propelled engine.

    El barco estaba impulsado por un pequeño motor de combustión interna.

2 FORWARD [adjective] B2

pushed forward or made to move faster, especially by a force such as steam, water, electricity, etc.

impulsado hacia adelante

Collocations propelled forward

  • The rocket was propelled forward by its powerful engines.

    El cohete fue impulsado hacia adelante por sus potentes motores.

3 DRIVEN BY MOTIVATION [adjective] C1

driven or made to do something by a strong feeling, desire, etc.

impulsado por motivación

Collocations propelled to success

  • She was propelled to fame by her talent and hard work.

    Ella fue impulsada a la fama por su talento y trabajo duro.