No. 1,518 in Portuguese
estimular
To encourage, stimulate, or promote activity or interest.
In a sentence
Os professores devem estimular os alunos a estudar.
Teachers should encourage students to study.
Here, 'estimular' is used to mean 'encourage' or 'motivate' someone to do something, showing a supportive action.
Este remédio pode estimular o crescimento do cabelo.
This medicine might stimulate hair growth.
In this sentence, 'estimular' refers to 'stimulating' a biological process, indicating a scientific or medical application.
A música clássica pode estimular a mente.
Classical music can stimulate the mind.
The word 'estimular' is used metaphorically here, meaning to activate or enhance mental activity.
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