How would you say "encouraging" in Spanish?

Question

Using the verb animar, how would you say encouraging?

Thank you!

Answer 1

I don't thing you would use that verb.

animar means "to encourage".

alentador/dora is an adjective that means encouraging.

Another word is esperanzador/dora which is also an adjective which means promising or encouraging.

here, i'll vote for your answer :D - Grace90, Jan 13, 2010

Yes, animoso would not be "encouraging". Está animando... could be "he is encouraging..." as a present participle, not an adjective. - 0074b507, Jan 13, 2010

Answer 2

Hi planktonpey! One way that you can use a form of the word 'animar' to say 'encouraging' as an adjective is 'animador'. Example:

It is encouraging to see so many participating in this thread.

Es animador ver tantos participando en este hilo.

Answer 3

Welcome to Spanish Dictionary's Forum, plankton. Hope to see you back here, often.

Answer 4

You can use "alentar" also.

Answer 5

Yo les diría, "Le está dando animos al estudiante."

1. encouragement (aliento)

   • dar ánimos a alguien -> to encourage somebody

Estoy de acuerdo con Rolest. No se puede usar animar en este caso.

Answer 6

Oh, thank you. I wasn't thinking straight! =)

Glad I could help. If you liked my answer you could let it be known. - Rolest, Jan 13, 2010