Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
incitar
Pronunciation
IPA/inθiˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbencourage
Example
El profesor incitó a los estudiantes a participar.
The teacher encouraged the students to participate.
More examples
Durante la reunión, el moderador incitó al diálogo entre los participantes.
During the meeting, the moderator encouraged dialogue among the participants.
Core concept
A coach shouting orders that spur a player to act.
Common phrases
incitar al diálogo
encourage dialogue
incitar a colaborar
encourage collaboration
Similar words
instigar: Presses people into action by goading or stirring them, often toward harmful plans.
provocar: Causes an emotional or behavioral reaction by deliberately provoking feelings.
convencer: Leads someone to act by persuading with reasons, evidence, or logical argument.
estimular: Raises interest, energy, or ability to encourage activity or learning.
Definition in Spanish
Estimular a alguien para que actúe o reaccione por medio de sugerencias, órdenes o provocaciones, con frecuencia con implicaciones más intensas que animar.
Word origin
From Latin incitare 'urge on', composed of in- 'into' and citare 'move', so the verb literally means to urge someone to act.
Usage tips
- The verb commonly collocates as incitar a alguien a hacer algo, so expect a before an infinitive and a forceful, not just friendly, shade of meaning.
Other meanings
- inciteverb
Opposites
- desmotivardemotivateverb
- disuadirdissuadeverb
Related words
- incitaciónencouragementnoun
- incitantestimulatingadjective