Spanish Conversation · Level 103
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Spanish word
fomento
Pronunciation
IPA/foˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nounpromotion
Example
El fomento del turismo crea empleos en la región.
The promotion of tourism creates jobs in the region.
More examples
Las políticas de fomento han apoyado a las pymes locales.
Promotion policies have supported local SMEs.
Core concept
Institutional support or programs that foster growth in an activity or sector.
Common phrases
políticas de fomento
promotion policies
programas de fomento
promotion programs
fomento económico
economic promotion
Similar words
apoyo: Material or advisory support sustaining a person's or organization's activities.
incentivo: A reward, subsidy, or preferential condition offered to encourage specific behavior or investment.
Definition in Spanish
Apoyo o conjunto de programas e incentivos destinados a favorecer el desarrollo, la difusión o el crecimiento de una actividad o sector.
Word origin
From Latin fomentum, ultimately from the verb fovēre meaning 'to warm', whose figurative sense of 'nurture' gives rise to the modern idea of promotion or fostering.
Usage tips
- The noun appears mainly in formal or administrative language, and everyday speech often uses verbs such as fomentar, promover, or dar apoyo to express concrete action.
Other meanings
- fosteringnoun
- encouragementnoun
Opposites
- desincentivodisincentivenoun
- inhibicióninhibitionnoun
Related words
- fomentarpromoteverb
- fomentadorpromoternoun
- fomentadopromotedadjective