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    Estimular (en. Stimulate)

    /es.ti.muˈlaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Increase the activity of a function or process.
    Coffee can stimulate the nervous system.
    El café puede estimular el sistema nervioso.
    Incite a person to take action.
    Teachers try to stimulate interest in the sciences.
    Los profesores tratan de estimular el interés por las ciencias.
    Assist in physical or mental development.
    Education should stimulate students' creativity.
    La educación debería estimular la creatividad de los estudiantes.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'stimular', which means 'to incite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stimulate the economy
    Foster economic growth or development.
    estimular la economía
    stimulate memory
    Exercise memory to improve it.
    estimular la memoria
    stimulate creativity
    Encourage original thinking.
    estimular la creatividad

    Related Words

    stimulus
    Element that provokes a reaction.
    estímulo
    stimulating
    Substance that increases physical or mental activity.
    estimulante

    Slang Meanings

    Give a moral boost
    I always try to stimulate my friends when they are down.
    Siempre trato de estimular a mis amigos cuando están desanimados.
    Get motivated
    I need someone to motivate me to exercise.
    Necesito que alguien me estimule para hacer ejercicio.