Fomento (en. Promotion)
/foˈmɛn.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Promotion or encouragement of something.
The promotion of education is a national priority.
El fomento de la educación es una prioridad nacional.
Action of favoring the development of a social or economic activity.
The promotion of employment is crucial for economic recovery.
El fomento del empleo es crucial para la recuperación económica.
The act of stimulating the growth or progress of something.
There is a need for the promotion of local culture.
Se necesita un fomento de la cultura local.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'fomentum', meaning 'support' or 'encouragement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
promotion of culture
Actions that favor the cultural development of a society.
fomento de la cultura
promotion of employment
Initiatives aimed at generating new jobs.
fomento del empleo
promotion of education
Policies and actions that promote access to and improvement of education.
fomento de la educación
Related Words
promotion
Action of promoting or publicizing something.
promoción
encouragement
Action of giving strength or energy to something for it to develop.
impulso
development
Process of growth or improvement of something.
desarrollo
Slang Meanings
Increase of resources or support in the community.
The promotion of cultural activities is vital for social cohesion.
El fomento de actividades culturales es vital para la cohesión social.
Boost in production.
The promotion of small businesses has changed the economic landscape.
El fomento de pequeñas empresas ha cambiado el panorama económico.