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    Estímulo (en. Stimulus)

    /esˈtimulo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Any agent or factor that induces action or a response.
    The teacher's stimulus motivated the students to participate more in class.
    El estímulo del maestro motivó a los estudiantes a participar más en clase.
    Perception experienced through the senses.
    The visual stimulus of the presentation was striking.
    El estímulo visual de la presentación fue impactante.
    Economic factors that promote growth.
    The government launched an economic stimulus to help small businesses.
    El gobierno lanzó un estímulo económico para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'stimulus', meaning 'thorn' or 'prick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a stimulus
    To provide an incentive or motivation to someone.
    dar un estímulo
    to encourage someone
    To incite or encourage someone to do something.
    estimular a alguien
    economic stimuli
    Measures aimed at activating the economy.
    estímulos económicos

    Related Words

    stimulation
    Action of stimulating.
    estimulación
    incentive
    Element or measure offered to motivate a person.
    incentivo
    motivation
    Reason or cause that leads someone to act in a certain way.
    motivación

    Slang Meanings

    A dose of encouragement or energy.
    I need a stimulus to get up in the mornings.
    Necesito un estímulo para levantarme por las mañanas.
    A spark to initiate an action.
    That comment was the stimulus I needed to get to work.
    Ese comentario fue el estímulo que necesitaba para ponerme a trabajar.