estimular

[ɛʃ.ti.mu.ˈlaɾ]

verb

to stimulate

1. to encourage or promote action, interest, or development

The teacher tried to stimulate the students' curiosity about science.

A professora tentou estimular a curiosidade dos alunos sobre ciência.

2. to excite or arouse (physically or mentally)

The bright colors stimulate the senses.

As cores brilhantes estimulam os sentidos.

3. to provide incentive or motivation

A bonus can stimulate employee productivity.

Um bônus pode estimular a produtividade dos funcionários.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

estimular

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

estimular

common in formal and informal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

estimular

widely used in business and colloquial speech

Portugal

estimular

standard European Portuguese usage

estimular a imaginação (to stimulate the imagination)

estimular o crescimento (to spur growth)

estimular a economia (to boost the economy)

estimular o interesse (to spark interest)

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