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• Describe algo que impulsa o da fuerza, como una lluvia torrencial o una ambición implacable.

Describes something that provides power or force, such as a driving rain or a driving ambition.

1. Motivating or compellingB2formal

   Having a strong force or energy that pushes or motivates action or progress.

   que impulsa, que motiva

   • She has a driving ambition to succeed in her career.
   • His driving passion for music led him to become a composer.
   • The team showed driving determination to win the championship.

   Sinónimoscompellingdynamicenergeticforcefulimpellingmotivatingpowerfulpropellingspurringvigorous

2. Main or primaryC1formal

   The most important or principal factor influencing something.

   principal, motor

   • Cost was the driving factor in their decision.
   • Technology is the driving force behind economic growth.
   • Climate change is a driving concern for policymakers.

   Sinónimoscentralchiefdominantforemostkeyleadingmainmajorprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antónimosincidentalsecondarysubordinate

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o actividad de manejar o controlar un vehículo, como un automóvil, camión o motocicleta.

A noun referring to the act or activity of operating or controlling a vehicle, such as a car, truck, or motorcycle.

incontable

1. Act of operating a vehicleA2formal

   The action or activity of controlling and directing the movement of a motor vehicle.

   conducción de vehículos

   • Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous.
   • He enjoys long-distance driving.
   • Safe driving saves lives.

   Sinónimosmotoringoperatingpilotingsteering

2. Motivation or forceC1formal

   Something that compels or motivates action or progress.

   Impulso o fuerza motivadora

   • Ambition is the driving force behind his success.
   • Economic growth is the driving factor in the policy.
   • Her passion for music is the driving element in her career.

   Sinónimosdriveimpetusincentivemomentummotivationmotivepushspurstimulusthrusturge

• Verbo que indica conducir un vehículo, empujar algo con fuerza o motivar a alguien a actuar.

A verb used to indicate the act of operating a vehicle, propelling something, or motivating.

verbo irregular

1. Operate a vehicleA2formal

   To control the movement and direction of a vehicle such as a car.

   conducir un vehículo

   • She drives to work every day.
   • He learned to drive when he was 17.
   • Can you drive me to the airport?

   Sinónimoscontrolguidehandlenavigateoperatepilotsteer

2. Propel or forceB1formal

   To cause something to move by pushing or forcing it forward.

   impulsar

   • The wind drove the boat across the lake.
   • They drove the cattle into the barn.
   • Fear drove him to make bad decisions.

   Sinónimosforceimpelpropelpushthrust

   Antónimoshaltrestrainstopwithhold

3. Motivate or compelB2formal

   To strongly motivate or push someone to do something.

   impulsar, motivar

   • Ambition drives her success in business.
   • What drives you to work so hard?
   • His passion drives the entire team forward.

   Sinónimoscompelimpelinciteinducemotivatepromptpropelpushspururge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

4. Hit forcefully (sports)B2informal

   To hit a ball with great force, especially in golf or tennis.

   Golpear con fuerza (deporte)

   • He drove the golf ball 300 yards down the fairway.
   • She drove the tennis ball over the net with power.
   • The batter drove the ball out of the park.

   Sinónimosbeltblastcloutcrackhammerslamsmashthumpwallopwhack

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