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inspirar

[ĩs.pi.ˈɾaɾ]
verb
to inspire
1. to breathe in; to inhale
He inspired deeply before diving into the pool.
Ele inspirou profundamente antes de mergulhar na piscina.
2. to fill someone with an animating or exalting influence; to motivate
Her courage inspired the entire team.
A coragem dela inspirou o time inteiro.
3. to prompt or impel someone to do something
What inspired you to write this book?
O que te inspirou a escrever este livro?
4. to draw in (air) into the lungs
The patient was instructed to inspire slowly.
O paciente foi instruído a inspirar lentamente.
Synonyms
motivarestimularincentivaranimarinalarrespirar
Antonyms
expirardesanimardesmotivardesestimular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspirar
Standard usage in both meanings (breathing and motivation)
São Paulo
inspirar
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
inspirar
Standard usage, frequently used in colloquial speech
Portugal
inspirar
Standard usage; may emphasize the breathing sense in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

inspirar confiança - to inspire confidence
inspirar respeito - to inspire respect
inspirar medo - to inspire fear
inspirar esperança - to inspire hope
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