Infundía (en. Infused)

/in.fun.ˈði.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give or transmit something to someone, especially something abstract or emotional.
She instilled love and confidence in her students.
Ella infundía amor y confianza a sus estudiantes.
To provide inspiration or motivation.
The leader's speech instilled hope in the community.
El discurso del líder infundía esperanza en la comunidad.
To introduce a feeling or an idea into someone's mind.
The rise of pop music instilled joy in young people.
El auge de la música pop infundía alegría en los jóvenes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'infundĕre', which means 'to pour in' or 'to introduce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to instill confidence
To give someone security to act with firmness.
infundir confianza
to instill fear
To cause fear in someone through words or actions.
infundir miedo
to instill hope
To provide reasons to have a positive expectation.
infundir esperanza

Related Words

inspiration
Stimulation to do or feel something.
inspiración
motivation
Reason or stimulus to act in a certain way.
motivación
transmission
Action of carrying something from one place to another.
transmisión

Slang Meanings

To infuse good vibes
He is always instilling good vibes around him.
Siempre está infundiendo buenas vibras a su alrededor.
To infuse style
His way of dressing infuses style at every event.
Su manera de vestir infunde estilo en cada evento.