How to Say "to discourage" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to discourage” is “enfriar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
to make someone lose interest
Examples
Su falta de respuesta enfrió mi entusiasmo.
His lack of response dampened my enthusiasm.
La discusión enfrió la relación entre ellos.
The argument cooled off the relationship between them.
No dejes que los problemas enfríen tus ganas de viajar.
Don't let problems discourage your desire to travel.
Figurative objects
When using this figuratively, the 'object' (the thing being cooled) is usually a feeling like enthusiasm, interest, or anger.
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