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estimulante

[ɛʃ.ti.mu.ˈlɐ̃.tɨ]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: estimulantes
stimulant
1. Something that stimulates or encourages; an agent that produces a response or increases activity
Coffee is a common stimulant beverage.
O café é uma bebida estimulante comum.
2. Adjective: serving to stimulate, encourage, or invigorate
The speech was stimulating and inspiring.
O discurso foi estimulante e inspirador.
3. Pharmacology: a substance that increases physiological or nervous activity
Amphetamines are powerful stimulants.
As anfetaminas são estimulantes poderosos.
NYC Slang
pick-me-up
Synonyms
incentivadoranimadorexcitantemotivadortônico
Antonyms
depressivosedativocalmantedesincentivador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimulante
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estimulante
common in medical and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estimulante
standard usage
Portugal
estimulante
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fator estimulante
efeito estimulante
propriedade estimulante
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