inspirado

Inspirado is the masculine singular adjective in Spanish meaning "inspired" or "inspiring." It describes a person, a work, a feeling, or an idea that has been influenced by inspiration, imagination, or a religious or divine influence. The feminine form is inspirada, and the plural forms are inspirados and inspiradas, used to agree with the nouns they modify. As a participle, inspirado also participates in compound tenses with haber or estar.

Origin and etymology: Inspirado derives from the verb inspirar, which comes from Latin inspirare “to breathe into,” a metaphor for imbuing with spirit or motivation.

Usage: In everyday language, one can say “estoy inspirado” or “la obra es inspirada” to express being in a state of inspiration or that something is infused with inspiration. In literary, artistic, or religious contexts, phrases like “inspirado por Dios” or “una obra inspirada” are common. The term can carry nuance from creative spontaneity to perceived providential influence, depending on the context. As an attribute, it can describe both personal mood (“un autor inspirado”) and a creative product (“un diseño inspirado”).

See also: inspiración, inspirar, inspirado como sustantivo en ciertos contextos, inspiración divina.