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feminine
/inspiɾaˈθjon/
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Translation
inspiration
Word origin
From Latin inspiratio, from inspirare ('to breathe into'), formed from in ('into') plus spirare ('to breathe'). The idea of a breath of creativity entering the mind is literal in the root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inspiratio
- English cognates
- inspiration, spirit, respire
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralinspiraciones
Examples
paisaje .
The landscape was the inspiration for her painting.
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I am looking for inspiration to write a song.
valentía .
Her bravery is an inspiration to everyone.
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Inspiration came at the least expected moment.
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He found inspiration in his grandmother's old books.
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