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    Estímulos (en. Stimuli)

    /es'ti.mu.los/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Elements that incite action or reaction.
    External stimuli can influence our behavior.
    Los estímulos externos pueden influir en nuestro comportamiento.
    Anything that activates or motivates an organism.
    The loud sound was a stimulus that made him jump.
    El sonido fuerte fue un estímulo que le hizo saltar.
    Incentives that drive change or improvement.
    The performance test was a stimulus for him to improve his grades.
    El teste de rendimiento fue un estímulo para que mejorara sus notas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stimulus', meaning 'goad, incitement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give stimuli
    To provide incitements to action.
    dar estímulos
    to react to stimuli
    To respond to external factors.
    reaccionar ante estímulos
    to stimulate interest
    To increase curiosity or enthusiasm.
    estimular el interés

    Related Words

    economic stimulus
    Incentives or financial aids to promote growth.
    estímulo económico
    social stimulus
    Factors that motivate behavior in a social context.
    estímulo social
    visual stimulus
    Elements that capture visual attention.
    estímulo visual

    Slang Meanings

    Impulse or motivation in a colloquial context.
    That comment was the stimulus I needed to move forward.
    Ese comentario fue el estímulo que necesitaba para seguir adelante.
    Enjoyment or pleasure derived from an experience.
    Parties are a good social stimulus to meet people.
    Las fiestas son un buen estímulo social para conocer gente.