momentum
US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
1.
impulso, momento
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.
O carro ganhou impulso ao descer a colina.
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
O impulso da bola a levou para a rede.
2.
impulso, dinamismo, força 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.
A campanha está ganhando impulso.
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We need to build on this positive momentum.
Precisamos construir sobre este impulso positivo.