Inspiración (en. Inspiration)
/inspiraˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The impulse a person receives to create or accomplish something.
The inspiration I felt while reading that book was unique.
La inspiración que sentí al leer ese libro fue única.
An idea or thought that arises suddenly.
I had an inspiration for my next artistic project.
Tuve una inspiración para mi próximo proyecto artístico.
The influence of something or someone that motivates creation.
Nature is a great source of inspiration for writers.
La naturaleza es una gran fuente de inspiración para los escritores.
Etymology
From the Latin 'inspiratio', meaning 'the act of breathing in'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be inspired
To feel in a mental state that favors creativity.
estar inspirado
to draw inspiration from
To obtain ideas or motivation from something specific.
sacar inspiración de
a spark of inspiration
A brief but intense moment of creativity or clarity of ideas.
una chispa de inspiración
Related Words
to inspire
To provoke in someone an impulse or desire to accomplish something.
inspirar
creativity
The ability to generate new ideas or concepts.
creatividad
muse
A person or thing that serves as artistic inspiration.
musa
Slang Meanings
To have a brilliant idea.
That moment was 'pure inspiration'.
Ese momento fue 'inspiración pura'.
To feel those creative 'vibes'.
I was in a meeting and 'inspiration' struck everyone.
Estuve en una reunión y cayó la 'inspiración' sobre todos.