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spinta

/ˈspinta/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 17,323

Meaning

push, boost

  • a physical push or shove applied to someone or something
  • an incentive, boost, or motivating impulse

In a sentence

La macchina si è fermata e servirebbe una spinta per ripartire.

The car stopped and it could use a push to start again.

Questo progetto ha dato una forte spinta alla nostra economia locale.

This project gave a strong boost to our local economy.

Qualcuno mi ha dato una spinta e sono quasi caduto.

Someone gave me a push and I almost fell.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
spintafeminine · singular
spintefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used with 'dare': 'dare una spinta' can mean to push physically or to give a helpful boost/recommendation.

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