Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
inspirar
Pronunciation
IPA/inspiˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbinspire
Example
El discurso del líder inspiró a todos en la sala.
The leader's speech inspired everyone in the room.
More examples
Su actitud inspira confianza entre sus colegas.
His attitude inspires confidence among his colleagues.
Core concept
A breath that sparks enthusiasm or action.
Common phrases
inspirar confianza
inspire confidence
inspirar entusiasmo
inspire enthusiasm
inspirar respeto
inspire respect
Similar words
motivar: Provides a clear motive or reason that prompts someone to act.
animar: Lifts spirits and makes someone feel more upbeat and ready.
conmover: Moves someone deeply on an emotional level, often causing tears or strong feeling.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar en alguien entusiasmo, ánimo o ideas para actuar; también introducir aire en los pulmones.
Word origin
Comes from Latin inspirare (in- 'into' + spirare 'to breathe'), whose literal 'breathe into' now names both the physical act of inhaling and the figurative act of instilling enthusiasm or ideas.
Usage tips
- Common collocations include inspirar confianza, inspirar respeto and inspirar miedo; inspirar a alguien + infinitive expresses 'inspire someone to...' while inspirarse en means 'be inspired by'.
Other meanings
- moveverb
- promptverb
- inhaleverb
Opposites
- desanimardiscourageverb
- desmotivardemotivateverb
Related words
- inspiracióninspirationnoun
- inspiradorinspiringadjective
- inspiradoinspiredadjective