What is the Spanish word for "encourage"?

Learn how to say "encourage" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

encourage

Spanish

animar

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Alternative translations of "encourage"

animar
fomentar
alentar
estimular
incitar

Examples of how to use "encourage" in Spanish

English
We should encourage students to read more.
Spanish
Deberíamos fomentar que los estudiantes lean más.
English
I encourage my students every day.
Spanish
Animo a mis estudiantes todos los días.
English
She encouraged me to try again.
Spanish
Ella me animó a intentarlo de nuevo.
English
They are encouraging him to speak.
Spanish
Ellos le están animando a hablar.
English
We have encouraged teamwork this year.
Spanish
Este año hemos fomentado el trabajo en equipo.

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