encouragement

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de brindar apoyo a alguien, infundir confianza o esperanza, así como las palabras o acciones que proporcionan tal respaldo o ánimo.

A noun referring to the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, or the words and actions that provide such support.

incontable

1. Support or motivationB1formal

   The act of giving someone confidence, hope, or support to do something.

   aliento, apoyo

   • Her words of encouragement helped him finish the race.
   • The teacher's encouragement motivated the students to try harder.
   • He needed some encouragement to apply for the job.

   Sinónimosboostcheercomfortinspirationmotivationpersuasionpromptingreassurancesupporturging

   Antónimosdeterrencediscouragementdissuasionhindrance

2. Promotion or fosteringB2formal

   The act of promoting or stimulating the development of something.

   fomento

   • The government provides encouragement for small businesses.
   • There is strong encouragement for renewable energy use.
   • The program offers encouragement for young artists.

   Sinónimosadvancementcultivationfosteringfurtherancepromotionstimulationsupport

   Antónimosdeterrencediscouragementhindrancesuppression