inspirar

Senses

1. 1.

   to inspire

   to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something creative or meaningful

2. 2.

   to inhale

   to breathe in air

3. 3.

   to inspire (confidence, fear, etc.)

   to cause someone to feel a particular emotion or attitude

Examples

• "Aquela professora sempre me inspirou a estudar mais."

  That teacher always inspired me to study more.

• "Inspire profundamente e expire devagar."

  Breathe in deeply and exhale slowly.

• "Ele não inspira confiança."

  He doesn't inspire confidence.

Usage

Very common verb with both creative/motivational and respiratory meanings. The reflexive form "inspirar-se" (to be inspired by) often takes "em": "Eu me inspiro em grandes artistas." Common collocation: "inspirar confiança" (to inspire confidence).