motivação

[mo-ti-va-ˈsɐ̃w̃]

nounfemininepl: motivações

motivation

1. The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way

Her motivation for studying hard was to get into a good university.

A motivação dela para estudar muito era entrar em uma boa universidade.

2. The driving force or desire that compels someone to take action

Lack of motivation can hinder your progress at work.

A falta de motivação pode prejudicar seu progresso no trabalho.

3. A reason or explanation given for an action or belief

What was the motivation behind that decision?

Qual foi a motivação por trás dessa decisão?

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General Brazilian

motivação

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

motivação

Commonly used in business and professional contexts

Portugal

motivação

Standard usage, sometimes replaced by 'motivo' in informal speech

perder a motivação - to lose motivation

falta de motivação - lack of motivation

ganhar motivação - to gain motivation

motivação intrínseca - intrinsic motivation

motivação extrínseca - extrinsic motivation

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