stimulus

• Sustantivo que denota algo que provoca una reacción o respuesta, especialmente en un contexto biológico o psicológico.

A noun referring to something that causes a reaction or response, especially in a biological or psychological context.

plural irregular

1. Biological or physiological triggerB2formalscientific

   Something that causes a response or reaction in an organism or system.

   Estímulo biológico o fisiológico

   • Light is a primary stimulus for plant growth.
   • The loud noise acted as a stimulus for the dog to bark.
   • Scientists studied how the stimulus affected the nerve cells.

   Sinónimoscueexcitantirritantsignalstimulanttrigger

2. Economic incentiveB2formal

   Something that encourages or promotes activity, growth, or development, especially in an economy.

   Estímulo económico

   • The government introduced a tax cut as a stimulus for small businesses.
   • The stimulus package helped revive the struggling economy.
   • Low interest rates can act as a stimulus for consumer spending.

   Sinónimosboostcatalystencouragementfillipimpetusincentiveinducementspur

   Antónimosdeterrent