alentado

Alentado is the past participle of the Spanish verb alentar. It functions as an adjective meaning "encouraged, motivated, boosted" and can describe a person, group, idea, or initiative that has received encouragement or support. The feminine form is alentada and the plural alentados or alentadas, depending on gender.

In some contexts, particularly in formal or literary language, alentado can be used as a noun to refer to a person who has been encouraged, though this usage is uncommon. The related verb alentar has senses that include giving inspiration or morale, prompting action or effort, and, in sports or politics, cheering on or supporting a team or movement. Consequently, alentado can convey both an emotional boosted state and the result of external encouragement—morale raised, confidence increased, or progress stimulated.

Usage notes: alentar emphasizes the act of encouragement or impetus, whereas synonyms like animado or motivado describe a state of being inspired or driven; estimular emphasizes external stimulation. The participle is used as a descriptor and agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.

Examples: "El equipo salió al campo, alentado por la afición." "Las autoridades alentaron a la población a participar." The term is standard across Spanish-speaking regions, though regional preferences for synonyms may vary.