Spanish word

influir

Pronunciation

IPA/inˈflwiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbinfluence

Example

Tu opinión influye en mi decisión.

Your opinion influences my decision.

Illustration for influir (influence)

More examples

Las noticias pueden influir en la opinión pública.

News can influence public opinion.

Core concept

A hand subtly steering a boat by nudging the rudder.

Common phrases

  • influir en

    influence on

  • influir sobre

    influence over

  • influir en la opinión pública

    influence public opinion

Similar words

afectar: Causes a change in a condition or outcome due to an event or factor.
influenciar: Persuades or pressures someone to change their thoughts or choices through direct action.
repercutir: Produces effects that echo outward, affecting other people or situations later on.
incidir: Directly and strongly affects a specific issue or outcome.

Definition in Spanish

Producir efectos o modificar las ideas, actitudes o comportamientos de alguien o el curso de una situación.

Word origin

Borrowed from Latin influĕre 'to flow into' (in- 'into' + fluere 'to flow'), with the sense shifting to exerting influence or changing a course.

Usage tips

  • The verb is intransitive and usually takes 'en' or 'sobre' before its object, so Spanish prefers 'influir en la decisión' rather than a direct object without a preposition.

Other meanings

  • affectverb
  • act onverb

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