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actuate in Portuguese

actuate in Portuguese is estimular — actuate means to switch something on or set it moving.

actuate in Portuguese

estimular

verb

(transitive) To incite to action; to motivate.

What does "actuate" mean?

verb To switch something on or set it moving.
verb To drive someone to act, or give them a reason to.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in Portuguese

activate incite motivate move prompt trigger

Common Portuguese translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

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What is "actuate" in Portuguese?

"actuate" in Portuguese is estimular. actuate means: To switch something on or set it moving.

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