inspiración
/inspiɾaˈθjon/
The English phrase "inspiration" is translated into Spanish as inspiración.
inspiración refers to a feeling of enthusiasm or a creative idea that gives someone the urge to do something.
Which one should you use?
While inspiración is the standard term, you might use Chispa to figuratively describe an initial burst of inspiration or Estímulo when you mean a stimulus or encouragement.
How does it change in a sentence?
inspiración is a feminine noun. The plural form is inspiraciones. If you wish to use the verb form, the word is inspirar.
How do you pronounce it?
/inspiɾaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of inspiración, 'spirare', is also the ancestor of the English word 'conspire', which shares the same sense of 'breathing together'.
- Because inspirar means both to inspire and to inhale, a doctor might say a patient has 'una buena inspiración' to mean they are breathing in well.
- If you want to say someone is the 'driving force' behind your success, you can call them your motor instead of using the more abstract inspiración.
Examples in context
- Tom es mi inspiración.Tom is my inspiration.This sentence shows how to identify a person as one's inspiration using inspiración.Tatoeba #2344902 by hayastan, translation #2273307 by CK
- Hoy me falta inspiración.Today I'm lacking inspiration.This sentence demonstrates expressing a lack of inspiración.Tatoeba #572468 by catakaoe, translation #572469 by catakaoe
- Componer música requiere inspiración.Composing music requires inspiration.This sentence illustrates that the act of composing music requires inspiración.Tatoeba #2224046 by wallebot, translation #13746932 by rul
- La inspiración puede llegar en cualquier momentoInspiration can come at any time
- Esta exposición ha sido un gran estímulo para mi creatividadThis exhibition has been a great inspiration for my creativity
- Tuve una idea luminosa para resolver el problemaI had a bright idea to solve the problem
- Ella es mi motivación para seguir adelanteShe is my inspiration to keep going
- ¡Esa película me ha dado una chispa creativa!That movie has sparked my creativity!
- 14 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are sitting in a cafe talking about their art.
- DanielElena, ¿tienes alguna inspiración para tu escultura?Elena, do you have any inspiration for your sculpture?
- ElenaTodavía no, Daniel, estoy buscando una idea.Not yet, Daniel, I am looking for an idea.
- DanielQuizás caminar por el parque te ayude.Maybe walking through the park will help you.
- ElenaEs una buena idea, gracias por el consejo.That is a good idea, thanks for the advice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry inspiración, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inspiración, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
