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Spur
01
espuela, espolón
a pointed extension of bone that grows from the leg or foot and is used for defense, mating rituals, or establishing dominance within a social group
02
estímulo, incentivo
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
03
espuela, acicate
a small metal tool worn on the rider's heel that is used to give subtle commands to a horse
Ejemplos
The young rider 's spurs had rounded ends to provide gentle encouragement to her pony.
Los espuelas del joven jinete tenían extremos redondeados para proporcionar un estímulo suave a su pony.
04
ramal, desvío
a short railway track branching off from a main line, typically leading to a specific facility
Ejemplos
They constructed a new spur to access the industrial park.
Construyeron un nuevo ramal para acceder al parque industrial.
05
espuela, prolongación tubular en la base de la corola
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
06
espuela, punta
any sharply pointed projection
to spur
01
estimular, animar
to give someone encouragement or motivation
Ditransitive: to spur sb to do sth
Ejemplos
Last week, they spurred each other to achieve their fitness goals.
La semana pasada, se estimularon mutuamente para alcanzar sus objetivos de fitness.
02
estimular, animar
to encourage or stimulate an action
Transitive: to spur an action or interest
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The awards ceremony was meant to spur further achievements in the field.
La ceremonia de premios estaba destinada a estimular más logros en el campo.
03
espolear, estimular
to urge a horse forward by pressing spurs into its sides
Transitive: to spur a horse
Ejemplos
She spurred the animal with a firm touch to get it moving after a break.
Ella espoleó al animal con un toque firme para que se moviera después de un descanso.
04
espolear, poner espuelas
to attach spurs to a horse rider's boots in preparation for riding
Transitive: to spur shoes
Ejemplos
The rider spurred his boots to prepare for the race.
El jinete espoleó sus botas para prepararse para la carrera.
