La motivación
Example: La motivación es clave para alcanzar nuestras metas personales.
Definition
"La motivación" refers to the internal drive or reason that compels a person to act or achieve goals. It is the psychological force behind behaviors and decisions, often influencing persistence, enthusiasm, and direction towards personal or collective objectives.
Etymology
The term "la motivación" comes from the Latin word "motivus," meaning 'moving' or 'causing motion.' It entered Spanish through the influence of philosophical and psychological studies, emphasizing the concept of what 'moves' a person to act. Did you know that motivation literally means the quality of being a motive or cause?
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"La motivación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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