Inspirar (en. Inspire)

/inspiˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Elicit feelings or ideas in someone.
Music can inspire joy.
La música puede inspirar alegría.
Provoke the creation of something new or creative.
Nature's art inspires the poet.
El arte de la naturaleza inspira al poeta.
Imbue someone with spirit or energy.
The leader's speech inspired the youth.
El discurso del líder inspiró a los jóvenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'inspirare', which means 'to breathe into', 'to influence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inspire confidence
Generate confidence in someone.
inspirar confianza
inspire respect
Elicit respect from others.
inspirar respeto
inspire dreams
Encourage someone's dreams or aspirations.
inspirar sueños

Related Words

inspiration
The process of being influenced by something creative.
inspiración
inspiring
Having the ability to inspire.
inspirador
inspired
Having received inspiration.
inspirado

Slang Meanings

Inspire an innovative idea.
That book is going to inspire something great in me.
Ese libro va a inspirar algo grande en mí.
Influence someone’s way of thinking or acting.
His lifestyle inspired him to change.
Su estilo de vida le inspiró a cambiar.