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How to Say "inspired" in Spanish

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inspirado

een-spee-RAH-dohinspiˈɾaðo

adjectiveA2general
Use 'inspirado' when you personally feel a surge of creativity, motivation, or have a sudden, great idea.
A child with a glowing yellow lightbulb floating above their head, holding a paintbrush in front of a colorful canvas.

Examples

Hoy me siento muy inspirado para escribir mi libro.

I feel very inspired to write my book today.

Fue un comentario inspirado que nos hizo reír a todos.

It was a brilliant comment that made us all laugh.

Los músicos están muy inspirados esta noche.

The musicians are very inspired tonight.

Match your endings

Remember that this word changes to match who you are talking about. Use 'inspirado' for a boy, 'inspirada' for a girl, and 'inspirados/as' for groups.

Using with 'Estar'

Since being inspired is often a temporary feeling, we usually use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) rather than 'ser'.

Confusing 'Inspired' vs 'Inspiring'

Mistake: “La película es muy inspirada.”

Correction: La película es muy inspiradora. Use 'inspirador' for things that give inspiration to others, and 'inspirado' for how a person feels.

genial

kheh-nyahlxeˈnjal

adjectiveB2general
Use 'genial' to describe an idea, decision, or creation that is exceptionally clever, brilliant, or outstanding.
A stylized inventor character looking intently at a complex, abstract puzzle structure, which is suddenly completed by a single, glowing geometric shape snapping perfectly into place above their head.

Examples

El arquitecto tuvo una idea genial para el diseño del museo.

The architect had a brilliant idea for the museum's design.

Fue una solución genial a un problema muy complicado.

It was a brilliant solution to a very complicated problem.

El director le dio un toque genial a la escena final.

The director gave a touch of genius to the final scene.

movió

verbB2general
Use 'movió' (from mover) when something has deeply affected you emotionally or prompted you to take action.

Examples

Esa canción me movió el alma.

That song moved my soul.

Confusing 'inspirado' with 'genial'

Learners often use 'inspirado' when they mean 'genial'. Remember, 'inspirado' describes the *feeling* of being inspired within oneself, while 'genial' describes something *external* as brilliant or excellent.

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