inspiradores

Inspiradores is a term used in Spanish and Portuguese to refer to people, groups, or things that inspire others. The singular forms are inspirador (masculine) or inspiradora (feminine), and the plural is inspiradores or inspiradoras. In common usage, an inspirador is someone who motivates, guides, or provokes a new way of thinking, acting, or creating. Non-personal sources of inspiration, such as works of art, nature, or events, can also be described as inspiradores in a broad sense.

Etymology and sense: The word comes from the verb inspirar, which means to breathe into or to fill with a spirit or incentive. Historically, inspiração is used to denote the stimulation of the mind, feelings, or imagination, and inspirador denotes the agent that brings about that stimulation.

Usage and context: In literature, education, leadership, and popular discourse, inspiradores are often described as mentors, role models, or creative figures who influence others’ work and choices. The term highlights the relational aspects of motivation—how one person or source can spark ideas, effort, or emotion in someone else. Distinctions are sometimes made between inspiradores and models a seguir (role models) or fuentes de inspiración (sources of inspiration), though overlaps are common.

See also: Role model, mentor, inspiration, influence, motivation, sources of inspiration.