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spark enthusiasm

[/spɑːrk ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/]
verb phrase
despertar entusiasmo
1. to suddenly cause or inspire enthusiasm, excitement, or eager interest in someone or something
The new project proposal sparked enthusiasm among the team members.
A nova proposta do projeto despertou entusiasmo entre os membros da equipe.
2. to ignite passion or motivation for a particular activity or goal
Her passionate speech sparked enthusiasm for the environmental cause.
Seu discurso apaixonado despertou entusiasmo pela causa ambiental.
NYC Slang
light a fire under someone / get people hyped up
Synonyms
ignite enthusiasmkindle enthusiasmarouse enthusiasmstir enthusiasminspire enthusiasmgenerate enthusiasm
Antonyms
dampen enthusiasmsuppress enthusiasmextinguish enthusiasmdiminish enthusiasm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despertar entusiasmo
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acender entusiasmo
colloquial variation emphasizing ignition
São Paulo
despertar/gerar entusiasmo
formal business context preference
Portugal
desencadear entusiasmo
formal European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

spark a flame of enthusiasm
set the world on fire
get people fired up
light the way
fan the flames of enthusiasm
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