stimulation

S2 W2

BrE /stɪmjʊˈleɪʃn/ AmE /stɪmjuˈleɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 STIMULATE [uncountable] B2

something that makes you feel excited or interested and gives you more energy

estímulo, estimulación

  • provide/offer stimulation to somebody/something

Collocations sexual stimulation · mental stimulation

  • The course offers plenty of intellectual stimulation.

    El curso ofrece mucha estimulación intelectual.

2 MEDICINE [uncountable] C1

the process of making a drug or medicine work in your body

estimulante, acción de estimular

  • provide/offer stimulation to somebody/something

Collocations drug stimulation · medication stimulation

  • The drug provides a strong physiological stimulation.

    La droga proporciona una fuerte estimulación física.

3 ECONOMY [uncountable] C1

the process of making an economy or business grow and become more active

estímulo económico, acción de estimular la economía

  • provide/offer stimulation to somebody/something

Collocations economic stimulation · business stimulation

  • The government is trying to provide economic stimulation.

    El gobierno está intentando proporcionar estímulo económico.