stimolare
/sti.moˈla.re/
The English phrase 'to stimulate' is translated into Italian as stimolare.
stimolare means to encourage into action.
Meaning: to encourage into action (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
stimolare is a regular second-conjugation verb ending in -are. Its past participle is stimolato, which means 'stimulated'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables: /sti.moˈla.re/. The stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The noun stimolo is used in Italian to describe both a psychological incentive and the physical urge to use the bathroom.
- The verb stimolare shares a common ancestor with the English word 'stimulus' and the Latin 'stimulus', which originally referred to a pointed stick used to prod cattle.
- In Italy, the phrase stimolare l'appetito is commonly used to explain the purpose of a bitter aperitif served before dinner.
Examples in context
- Lo stimolo a lavorare più duramente.The stimulus to work harder.
- La presentazione ha suscitato lo stimolo di imparare di più.The presentation has sparked the desire to learn more.
- Questo libro potrebbe stimolare la tua creatività.This book might stimulate your creativity.
- È importante promuovere l'interesse per la lettura tra i giovani.It's important to stimulate reading interest among young people.
- Il governo ha promosso l'innovazione tecnologica.The government has stimulated technological innovation.
- Devi spingere te stesso a migliorare.You need to push yourself to improve.
- Cerco sempre di spingere gli altri verso il successo.I always try to stimulate others towards success.
- Quelle foto mi fanno venire voglia di viaggiare.Those pictures stimulate my desire to travel.
- Le nuove misure servono a stimolare l'economia.The new measures serve to stimulate the economy.
- Bisogna stimolare la creatività dei bambini.It is necessary to stimulate children's creativity.
- Il professore cerca di stimolare l'interesse degli studenti.The professor tries to stimulate the students' interest.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are discussing a new marketing strategy at work.
- GiuliaDobbiamo stimolare l'interesse dei clienti con questa campagna.We need to stimulate the customers' interest with this campaign.
- AlessandroSì, è un'ottima idea per il mercato.Yes, it is a great idea for the market.
- GiuliaAlessandro, pensi che funzioni davvero?Alessandro, do you think it will really work?
- AlessandroCredo che stimolare la curiosità sia la chiave.I believe that stimulating curiosity is the key.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stimulate” translations and entries stimolare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stimolare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
