Spanish word

influenciar

Pronunciation

IPA/inflwenˈθjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbinfluence

Example

Los amigos pueden influenciar tus decisiones.

Friends can influence the decisions you make.

Illustration for influenciar (influence)

More examples

La publicidad puede influenciar la opinión pública.

Advertising can influence public opinion.

Core concept

A person whispering into another's ear.

Common phrases

  • influenciar a alguien

    influence someone

  • influenciar la opinión

    influence opinion

  • influenciar decisiones

    influence decisions

Similar words

influir: Produces an effect on a person or situation, often expressed with en or sobre.
afectar: Causes change to people or things as a result of events or circumstances.
persuadir: Leads someone to accept an idea or act through speech or argument.
convencer: Brings someone to accept something by providing sufficient reasons or evidence.

Definition in Spanish

Ejercer influencia sobre las ideas, decisiones o conductas de otra persona o colectivo.

Word origin

Spanish influenciar comes from Latin influere 'to flow into' via the noun influencia and the verb-forming suffix -ar, producing a verb that means to exert influence.

Usage tips

  • Spanish influenciar is typically transitive and takes a direct object (influenciar a alguien or algo), whereas the related verb influir often appears with en or sobre to mark the domain affected.

Other meanings

  • swayverb
  • work onverb

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