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/em-PU-he/

Drive and determination — the will to get things done without being stopped by any obstacle. In Colombia and Venezuela saying someone has empuje is recognizing the attitude that will carry them far.

Example

"That kid has a lot of drive, he's going to go far."

"With determination you can do it, even when the situation is tough."

Regional synonyms:

Plática sin importancia, hablar mucho sin decir absolutamente nada sustancial ni útil. La cháchara es esa conversación que llena el tiempo, ocupa el silencio pero no aporta ni una sola idea de valor.