alentar
encourage
Animar a alguien para que siga adelante o haga algo con más ganas.
The word "alentar" in Spanish means to encourage or to spur on. It derives from the Latin "alentare," which means to nourish or give life to someone. It is used in contexts where someone inspires or motivates another person to do something, often to support them in achieving goals or facing challenges.
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Examples
El entrenador siempre nos alienta antes de un partido.verb
The coach always encourages us before a game.
Ella alentó a su equipo durante el torneo.verb
She encouraged her team during the tournament.
¿Quién te alentó a seguir estudiando cuando estabas cansado?verb
Who encouraged you to keep studying when you were tired?
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