Musas (en. Muses)

/ˈmu.sas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Each of the nine goddesses in Greek mythology who preside over the arts and sciences.
The muses are invoked by poets and artists to find inspiration.
Las musas son invocadas por poetas y artistas para encontrar inspiración.
Inspiration or source of creativity.
Nature is his muse, as it provides him with ideas for his paintings.
La naturaleza es su musa, ya que le proporciona ideas para sus pinturas.
A person or thing that inspires an artist.
She is his muse; every time he sees her, he feels a need to create.
Ella es su musa, cada vez que la ve, siente una necesidad de crear.

Etymology

From the Greek 'mousa', which refers to the goddesses of inspiration.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a muse
To be a source of inspiration for someone.
ser una musa
to search for muses
To try to find inspiration.
buscar las musas
to invoke the muses
To call for creative inspiration.
invocar a las musas

Related Words

inspiration
Stimulus or impulse that provokes creation.
inspiración
creativity
Ability to create new ideas.
creatividad
art
Manifestation of human activity through which an aesthetic vision is expressed.
arte

Slang Meanings

A person who causes profound romantic inspiration.
She is not just his girlfriend; she is his muse.
Ella no solo es su novia, es su musa.
A source of innovative ideas.
That book opened his mind and became his muse for writing.
Ese libro le abrió la mente y se convirtió en su musa para escribir.