Infunde (en. Infuses)

/inˈfunde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To introduce or convey a feeling or idea to someone.
The teacher instills confidence in their students.
El maestro infunde confianza en sus estudiantes.
To provide strength or energy to someone or something.
The music infuses joy into the environment.
La música infunde alegría en el ambiente.
To make something permeate or be imbued with a quality.
The speech infused energy into the attendees.
El discurso infundió energía a los asistentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'infundere', which means 'to pour into' or 'to instill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to instill courage
To give someone courage or determination.
infundir valor
to instill respect
To generate consideration or admiration towards someone.
infundir respeto
to instill hope
To provide a sense of optimism or positive expectation.
infundir esperanza

Related Words

inspire
To provoke an idea or feeling in someone.
inspirar
motivate
To stimulate someone to act in a certain way.
motivar
teach
To transmit knowledge or skills to someone.
enseñar

Slang Meanings

To give positive energy.
That band really infuses good vibes.
Esa banda realmente infunde buen rollo.
To impress a legendary attitude.
That story instills an epic air.
Esa historia infunde un aire épico.