Spanish word

influente

Pronunciation

IPA/inˈflwente/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinfluential

Example

Ella es una líder influente en su comunidad.

She is an influential leader in her community.

Illustration for influente (influential)

More examples

El político influente defendió la propuesta en el debate.

The influential politician defended the proposal in the debate.

Core concept

A hand tipping the first domino in a long chain.

Common phrases

  • político influente

    influential politician

  • empresario influente

    influential businessman

Similar words

influyente: Has widespread influence over many people or organizations' opinions and actions.
importante: Has great significance or value and draws attention.

Definition in Spanish

Que ejerce influencia sobre personas, opiniones o decisiones.

Word origin

Derived from Latin influēre 'to flow into', the present participle influēns gave Spanish influir and the adjectival form influente.

Usage tips

  • This adjective usually sounds formal in conversation, so influyente or tener influencia are the common conversational choices.

Other meanings

  • powerfuladjective

Opposites

  • intrascendenteinsignificantadjective
  • trivialtrivialadjective

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