Inspiran (en. Inspire)

/ins.piˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To induce someone to create or act.
The stories from his childhood inspire his current writing.
Los cuentos de su infancia inspiran su escritura actual.
To evoke feelings or emotions in a person.
The music he listened to inspires him to pursue his dream.
La música que escuchó lo inspira a seguir su sueño.
To positively influence someone's thinking.
The teacher's words inspire the students to be better.
Las palabras del maestro inspiran a los estudiantes a ser mejores.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'inspirare', which means 'to blow into' or 'to infuse (breath)'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inspire confidence
To provoke a sense of security in someone.
inspirar confianza
to inspire respect
To generate an attitude of admiration or consideration towards someone.
inspirar respeto
to inspire others
To be a role model that motivates others to act.
inspirar a otros

Related Words

inspiration
A mental state that incites creativity or action.
inspiración
inspiring
That provokes or generates inspiration in others.
inspirador
to be inspired
To receive influence from something or someone to create or act.
inspirarse

Slang Meanings

To be in a creative mode.
Today I feel inspired; my friends inspire me.
Hoy estoy inspirado, me inspiran mis amigos.
To receive a good idea from someone.
The idea came to me from a conversation; I am greatly inspired by talks.
La idea me llegó de una conversación, me inspiran mucho las charlas.