Spanish Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Spanish word
promover
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾomoˈβeɾ/
Meaning
- verbpromote
Example
La comunidad promueve proyectos sostenibles en el barrio.
The community promotes sustainable projects in the neighborhood.
More examples
El alcalde promueve la participación ciudadana en las decisiones locales.
The mayor promotes citizen participation in local decisions.
Core concept
Pushing an idea, project, or person forward.
Common phrases
promover la participación
promote participation
promover el diálogo
promote dialogue
promover el desarrollo
promote development
Similar words
ayudar: Provides hands-on help or resources to enable someone to complete tasks or projects.
apoyar: Gives steady moral or public support and endorsement to maintain progress.
fomentar: Stimulates interest and participation to spread awareness and build engagement.
impulsar: Gives a push that accelerates action, execution, or growth.
Definition in Spanish
Incentivar o impulsar a una persona, idea o proyecto para que avance, crezca o gane apoyo.
Word origin
From Latin promovere (pro- 'forward' + movere 'to move'), originally 'to move forward' and now used for encouraging or advancing ideas, projects, or people.
Usage tips
- Promover is commonly used to foster support, growth, or change, while promocionar usually refers to marketing or publicizing products.