spur

It is known as spur to a spur used to sting an equine, characterized by having a tip with stop that, in this way, does not penetrate much into the animal. The term derives from Hispanic Arabic assiqáṭ, which refers to "Eliminate weaknesses".

The characteristics of the spurs changed over the years. At a general level, it can be said that it is a kind of sting that the rider adjusts to his heel, fastening it with straps to the foot. When using the spur, it is intended that the horse ride or make another effort.

The spur, however, is no longer used much. Typically, the spur or spur is only used as a last resort, when others stimuli they have not given the desired result.

From this meaning of spur, other symbolic uses of the notion emerged. In this sense, an incentive is called motivation or yet incentive.

For example: "This recognition is an incentive to continue working for the development of our beloved people", "I believe that the construction of the museum will act as a spur to attract more tourists", "The money did not serve as an incentive and the Uruguayan footballer ended up leaving the club despite the multimillion-dollar offer that the leaders made him to renew his contract".

A spur, in short, is something that promotes a action or that it can generate a certain effect. A discount in the price of a certain product, to cite one case, can act as a spur to promote sales.