WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
galvanize [sth],
also UK: galvanise [sth]⇒ vtr | often passive (metal: cover with plating) (metal) | galvanizar⇒ vtr |
| | This pipe has been galvanized, so it's ideal for our project. |
| | Esta tubería ha sido galvanizada, por lo que es ideal para nuestro proyecto. |
galvanize [sb],
also UK: galvanise [sb]⇒ vtr | figurative (spur to action) (figurado) | galvanizar a vtr + prep |
| | | dar vida a loc verb |
| | | incitar a, provocar a vtr + prep |
| | | mover a la acción a loc verb |
| | The new manager's enthusiasm has galvanized the team. |
| | El entusiasmo del nuevo director galvanizó al equipo. |
galvanize [sb] to do [sth],
also UK: galvanise [sb] to do [sth] v expr | figurative (spur to take action) | estimular a alguien para loc verb |
| | | incitar a alguien para loc verv |
| | Her coworkers' enthusiasm galvanized Nora to finish the project. |
galvanize [sb] into [sth],
also UK: galvanise [sb] into [sth] v expr | figurative (spur into taking action) | estimular a alguien para loc verb |
| | | incitar a alguien para loc verv |
| | The teacher's speech galvanized the students into improving on their work significantly. |