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incentivo

[ĩ.sẽ.ˈti.vu]
nounmasculinepl: incentivos
incentive
1. Something that motivates or encourages a person to do something
The company offered financial incentives to boost productivity.
A empresa ofereceu incentivos financeiros para aumentar a produtividade.
2. A reward or advantage offered to encourage an action or behavior
Tax incentives are used to promote renewable energy adoption.
Incentivos fiscais são usados para promover a adoção de energia renovável.
3. Encouragement or stimulus to pursue a goal or objective
The scholarship served as an incentive for her to study harder.
A bolsa serviu como incentivo para ela estudar mais.
NYC Slang
carrot
Synonyms
estímulomotivaçãoencorajamentorecompensaaliciante
Antonyms
desincentivodesestímuloobstáculo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incentivo
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
incentivo
Same usage as Brazil, common in business and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar um incentivo
oferecer incentivos
incentivo fiscal
falta de incentivo
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