Kilo Lingo

/inspiˈɾaɾ/

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Translation

to inspire, to inhale

Word origin

From Latin inspirare ('to breathe into'), from in- ('into') plus spirare ('to breathe').

Origin
Latin
Root
inspirare
English cognates
inspire, spirit, respire

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

valentía .

Her bravery inspires us all to carry on.

paisaje muchos .

The northern landscape inspired many of his paintings.

profundamente.

The doctor asked him to breathe in deeply.

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I want to inspire young people to read more.

maestra .

That teacher inspired me to study music.

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This word is part of lesson 71.