evocados

Evocados is the plural form of evocado, a Spanish adjective and noun meaning something that has been called forth, summoned, or elicited. In everyday language it refers to memories, emotions, images, or responses that are produced by a stimulus, cue, or reference point. The term is used across disciplines to describe phenomena that arise in response to external or internal triggers.

In neuroscience and psychology, evocados often appear as a shorthand for poten­ciales evocados (evoked potentials). These are electrical brain responses time-locked to a stimulus, measured with EEG or MEG. They are used to study sensory and cognitive processing and to aid clinical assessment. Common modalities include visual evoked potentials (VEPs), auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) and somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs). Components such as the P300 are frequently examined to infer information about attention and memory processes.

In psychology and everyday speech, evocados refer to memories or emotions elicited by cues. A familiar song, a particular scent, or a place can evoke memories or feelings, and this evocation can be discussed in therapeutic, educational, or artistic contexts. In marketing and social sciences, evocations describe how stimuli trigger associations and responses that influence behavior or perception.

In arts and literature, evocation denotes the technique of bringing to mind vivid images, moods, or atmospheres through language, imagery, or sound. It aims to produce an experiential impact by drawing on shared cultural references and sensory cues.

Etymologically, evocado derives from evoke, via Latin evocare, and has been used in Spanish since the early modern period. See also evocation, evocación, and evoked potentials.