momentum
US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
1.
impulso, momento lineal
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
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The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
El coche ganó impulso al rodar cuesta abajo.
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
El impulso del balón lo llevó a la red.
2.
impulso, dinamismo, fuerza motriz
the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events
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The campaign is gaining momentum.
La campaña está ganando impulso.
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We need to build on this positive momentum.
Necesitamos construir sobre este impulso positivo.