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stimulus

[/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/]
nounmasculinepl: stimuli
estímulo
1. Something that incites or rouses to action or increased action
The government provided a stimulus package to boost the economy.
O governo forneceu um pacote de estímulo para impulsionar a economia.
2. A thing or event that provokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
Light is a stimulus for the eyes.
A luz é um estímulo para os olhos.
3. An incentive or encouragement
The tax incentive served as a stimulus for business investment.
O incentivo fiscal funcionou como um estímulo para o investimento empresarial.
Synonyms
incentiveencouragementspurmotivationtrigger
Antonyms
deterrentdiscouragementhindrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estímulo
Standard term used in economic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
estímulo
Commonly used in business and economics discourse
Portugal
estímulo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stimulus check - payment given to citizens to stimulate economy
fiscal stimulus - government spending to boost economic activity
economic stimulus - measures taken to accelerate economic growth
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