What is the Spanish word for "motivation"?

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

English

motivation

Spanish

motivación

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Alternative translations of "motivation"

estímulo
impulso
incentivo
motivo

Examples of how to use "motivation" in Spanish

English
What is your motivation for working so hard?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu motivación para trabajar tan duro?
English
Her motivation helped her finish the project.
Spanish
Su motivación la ayudó a terminar el proyecto.
English
He lost motivation during the long course.
Spanish
Perdió la motivación durante el curso largo.
English
What gives you motivation to study daily?
Spanish
¿Qué te da motivación para estudiar a diario?
English
Good motivation comes from clear personal goals.
Spanish
Una buena motivación proviene de metas personales claras.

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