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.

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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

inspirar confiança - to inspire confidence

inspirar respeito - to inspire respect

inspirar medo - to inspire fear

inspirar esperança - to inspire hope

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