How to Say "sudden impulse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sudden impulse” is “arranque” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
doing something without planning
Examples
En un arranque de ira, rompió el contrato.
In a fit of rage, he tore up the contract.
Fue un arranque de generosidad inesperado.
It was an unexpected outburst of generosity.
No le hagas caso, es solo un arranque de locura.
Don't mind him, it's just a sudden moment of madness.
Describing Suddenness
Use 'en un arranque de...' followed by a noun to describe someone doing something suddenly because of a strong feeling.
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