motivations

[ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənz]
nounpl: motivations
motivações
1. the reasons or factors that cause someone to act or behave in a particular way
Her motivations for applying to the job were clear: career advancement and better salary.
Suas motivações para se candidatar ao emprego eram claras: progressão na carreira e melhor salário.
2. the driving force or desire that compels action or effort
The athletes' motivations pushed them to train harder every day.
As motivações dos atletas os impulsionaram a treinar mais intensamente todos os dias.
3. psychological or emotional impulses that drive decision-making
Understanding customer motivations helps businesses develop better marketing strategies.
Compreender as motivações dos clientes ajuda as empresas a desenvolver melhores estratégias de marketing.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, understanding motivations is central to psychology, business, and interpersonal relationships. In Brazil, 'motivações' is frequently discussed in professional development and educational contexts. In the USA, the concept is deeply embedded in self-help culture and workplace management philosophy.
NYC Slang
what's driving you; your why
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reasonsincentivesdrivesimpulsespromptsstimuli
Antonyms / Antônimos
discouragementdisincentivedeterrentapathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motivações
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
motivações
common usage, sometimes shortened to 'motivos' in casual speech
São Paulo
motivações
frequently used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
motivações
identical usage; alternative 'motivos' also common in European Portuguese

Related Words

motivationmotivatemotivatedmotivatorincentivedriveaspiration

Related Idioms & Phrases

question someone's motivations
understand the motivations behind something
lack of motivation
driven by motivations
hidden motivations
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