stimulus

S2 W2

BrE /ˈstɪmjələs/ AmE /ˈstɪmjuːləs/

noun en → es

1 STIMULATE [singular] B2

something that makes you feel excited or interested and encourages you to do something

estímulo, motivación

  • a stimulus for doing sth

Collocations economic stimulus · stimulus package

  • The new job offer was a real stimulus to her career.

    La nueva oferta de trabajo fue un gran estímulo para su carrera.

2 CAUSE [singular] B1

something that causes an effect or reaction, especially in a scientific experiment

estímulo, factor causante

  • a stimulus for sth

Collocations visual stimulus · sensory stimulus

  • The experiment used light as a stimulus.

    El experimento utilizó la luz como estímulo.

3 GOVERNMENT [singular] C1

money or other support given by the government to help an industry, business, etc.

estímulo económico, ayuda gubernamental

  • a stimulus for sth

Collocations government stimulus · economic recovery stimulus

  • The government has announced a new stimulus package to boost the economy.

    El gobierno ha anunciado un nuevo paquete de estímulos para impulsar la economía.