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    Alentar (en. Encourage)

    /alenˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To drive someone to do something.
    Teachers encourage students to participate in class.
    Los profesores alientan a los estudiantes a participar en clase.
    To inspire confidence or enthusiasm.
    It is important to encourage young people to follow their dreams.
    Es importante alentar a los jóvenes a seguir sus sueños.
    To provide breath or moral support.
    Encouraging a friend in difficult times can be very valuable.
    Alentar a un amigo en momentos difíciles puede ser muy valioso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'alentare', which means 'to give breath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to encourage someone
    To give support or motivation to a person.
    alentar a alguien
    to foster hope
    To promote a feeling of hope in a difficult context.
    alentar la esperanza
    to encourage practice
    To encourage the repetition or practice of an activity.
    alentar la práctica

    Related Words

    spirit
    Emotional state that involves vigor and enthusiasm.
    ánimo
    motivation
    Reason or purpose for performing an action.
    motivación
    support
    Assistance or help provided to someone.
    apoyo

    Slang Meanings

    To give someone a nudge informally.
    He always encourages his friends to step out of their comfort zone.
    Él siempre alienta a sus amigos a salir de su zona de confort.
    To lift someone's spirits in an informal setting.
    The music at the party encouraged everyone to dance.
    La música en la fiesta alentó a todos a bailar.