How to Say "driving forces" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “driving forces” is “motores” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
NounB2neutral/formal
things that cause action or change
Examples
Los motores de la protesta social son la desigualdad y la pobreza.
The driving forces behind the social protest are inequality and poverty.
La innovación y la tecnología son los motores del crecimiento económico.
Innovation and technology are the drivers of economic growth.
Figurative Use
In this context, 'motores' is a metaphor, treating an abstract idea (like innovation or passion) as the powerful device that makes things happen.
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