Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
motivación
Pronunciation
IPA/motiβaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounmotivation
Example
No tengo motivación para trabajar hoy.
I don't have the motivation to work today.
More examples
Para mantener la motivación hago metas pequeñas.
To sustain motivation I set small goals.
Core concept
Inner drive that pushes a person to act toward a goal.
Common phrases
mantener la motivación
sustain motivation
nivel de motivación
motivation level
estimular la motivación
boost motivation
Similar words
ánimo: General energy or spirit that makes someone willing to try or keep going.
entusiasmo: Strong excitement and keen interest that fuels intense effort.
impulso: Short-lived urge or push that suddenly prompts a person to act.
incentivo: External reward or offer that encourages someone to take action.
Definition in Spanish
Fuerza interna o deseo que impulsa a una persona a actuar o a perseguir un objetivo.
Word origin
From the verb motivar (from Latin movere 'to move') plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, meaning the force that moves someone to act.
Usage tips
- Motivación often appears in formal or psychological contexts, and in casual speech speakers commonly use tener ganas de + infinitive or estar motivado(a) to express wanting or being motivated.