Estimulante (en. Stimulating)

/estimuˈlante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That provokes a reaction or activity in something or someone.
Coffee is a stimulating drink that helps to stay awake.
El café es una bebida estimulante que ayuda a mantenerse despierto.
That excites or activates certain physical or mental functions.
Music can have a stimulating effect on people's mood.
La música puede tener un efecto estimulante sobre el ánimo de las personas.
That increases the activity or performance of a process.
Economic policies can be classified as stimulants in times of recession.
Las políticas económicas pueden ser clasificadas como estimulantes en tiempos de recesión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'stimulans', present participle of 'stimulare', which means to stimulate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural stimulant
Product or substance that activates without the use of chemicals.
estimulante natural
stimulating effect
Result of increasing activity or interest.
efecto estimulante
stimulating drink
Drink that boosts energy or alertness.
bebida estimulante

Related Words

stimulus
Anything that provokes a reaction or a response.
estímulo
to estimate
To value or judge something or someone.
estimar
static
Condition of something that is not in motion, opposite to dynamic.
estática

Slang Meanings

Coffee or energy drink.
Today I took a couple of stimulants to finish the work on time.
Hoy me tomé un par de estimulantes para terminar el trabajo a tiempo.
Anything that cheers up or energizes a group.
That song is a powerful stimulant for the party.
Esa canción es un estimulante potente para la fiesta.