inspirado
“inspirado” means “inspired” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
inspired
Also: brilliant
📝 In Action
Hoy me siento muy inspirado para escribir mi libro.
A2I feel very inspired to write my book today.
Fue un comentario inspirado que nos hizo reír a todos.
B1It was a brilliant comment that made us all laugh.
Los músicos están muy inspirados esta noche.
B2The musicians are very inspired tonight.
inspired by
📝 In Action
Es una historia inspirada en hechos reales.
B1It is a story inspired by true events.
Su diseño está inspirado en la naturaleza.
B1Her design is inspired by nature.
Este plato está inspirado en la cocina tradicional de mi abuela.
B2This dish is inspired by my grandmother's traditional cooking.
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Quick Quiz: inspirado
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How do you say 'The girl feels inspired'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'inspiratus,' which means 'breathed into.' This originally described the idea of a god breathing a creative spirit or truth into a person.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'inspirado' also be a verb?
Yes! It is the '-ado' form (past participle) of the verb 'inspirar.' You use it with 'haber' to say things like 'He inspirado a muchos' (I have inspired many).
Does it always mean 'creative'?
Not always. Sometimes it just means someone is performing exceptionally well in that moment, like an athlete 'playing out of their mind' or being 'in the zone.'
Can I use 'inspirado' for breathing?
Technically yes, 'inspirar' means to breathe in (inhale), so 'aire inspirado' would be 'inhaled air,' but this is mostly used in medical contexts.