incubator

The Spanish word 'incubadora' translates to 'incubator' in English. It can be used in various contexts. In a general or literal sense, it refers to an apparatus used to hatch eggs or grow microorganisms under controlled conditions. For example, in a hospital, a special kind of incubadora is used for newborn infants which provides the right conditions for them to survive and grow. It can be also used metaphorically, as in English, to refer to an environment promoting the development of new ideas, companies, technologies etc.