incentive

• Sustantivo que designa algo que motiva o impulsa a una persona a actuar, a menudo en forma de recompensa, beneficio o estímulo financiero.

A noun referring to something that motivates or encourages a person to take action, often in the form of a reward, benefit, or financial inducement.

1. Motivation or rewardB2formal

   Something that encourages or motivates a person to do something, often a reward or benefit.

   Incentivo

   • The company offered a bonus as an incentive for meeting sales targets.
   • Tax breaks are a common incentive for small businesses.
   • The promise of a promotion was a strong incentive for him to work harder.

   Sinónimosbribecatalystencouragementimpetusincitementinducementmotivationrewardspurstimulus

   Antónimosdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Financial inducementB2formal

   A specific financial reward or benefit designed to encourage a particular action or behavior.

   Incentivo económico

   • The government provided cash incentives for installing solar panels.
   • Employees received a performance-based incentive at the end of the year.
   • The incentive program helped reduce energy consumption in the office.

   Sinónimosbonusbountycarrotinducementperkpremiumrewardsweetener