This is the 4979th most frequent Portuguese word.
inspirar
To stimulate creativity or motivation; to breathe in.
In this sentence, 'inspirar' is used in its literal sense, meaning to 'inhale' or 'breathe in'.
Ela começou a inspirar profundamente antes de mergulhar na piscina.
She started to breathe deeply before diving into the pool.
Here, 'inspirar' is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning to 'motivate' or 'encourage' someone.
O professor tentou inspirar os alunos com suas histórias incríveis.
The teacher tried to inspire the students with his amazing stories.
In this context, 'inspirar' is used to indicate the act of evoking a feeling or emotion.