prod

• Sustantivo que designa una palabra o gesto que incita o recuerda a alguien a actuar, o un instrumento puntiagudo usado para pinchar o estimular el movimiento.

A noun referring to a verbal encouragement or reminder that urges someone to take action, or a pointed tool used to poke or stimulate movement.

1. Encouragement or reminderB2informal

   A verbal or written prompt that encourages someone to take action or do something.

   Estímulo o recordatorio

   • He needed a gentle prod to start his homework.
   • The teacher's prod motivated the student to participate.
   • A quick prod from his friend reminded him of the deadline.

   Sinónimosencouragementincentivenudgepromptpushreminderspurstimulus

   Antónimosdeterrentdiscouragementdisincentive

2. Pointed toolB1formal

   A pointed instrument used to push or poke something, often to make it move or function.

   Instrumento puntiagudo para empujar o pinchar

   • The farmer used an electric prod to guide the cattle.
   • She poked the fire with a metal prod.
   • The mechanic used a prod to test the electrical circuit.

   Sinónimosgoadpokerprickspike

• Verbo que significa tocar o empujar a alguien o algo con un objeto puntiagudo, o incitar a alguien a actuar o reaccionar.

A verb used to indicate the act of poking or pushing someone or something with a pointed object, or urging someone to take action.

1. Poke or push gentlyB1formal

   To push against something or someone gently, often with a finger or pointed object.

   Empujar o pinchar suavemente

   • She prodded the sleeping cat with her toe.
   • He prodded the dough to check if it had risen.
   • The child prodded the toy with a stick.

   Sinónimosdigjabnudgepokepush

2. Urge or encourage to actB1formal

   To try to make someone do something, especially by repeated reminders or encouragement.

   Instar o animar a actuar

   • The teacher prodded the student to answer the question.
   • She prodded him into applying for the job.
   • His friends prodded him to join the club.

   Sinónimosencourageexhortgoadnudgepresspromptpushspurstimulateurge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuade

3. Thrust abruptlyB2formal

   To push or jab something quickly and sharply.

   empujar bruscamente

   • He prodded the fire with a poker to stir the embers.
   • The guard prodded the prisoner with his baton.
   • She prodded the button with her finger.

   Sinónimosdigjabnudgepokepushstabthrust