Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
influjo
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈfluxo/
Meaning
- masculine nouninfluence
Example
Su influjo en la comunidad se nota en las decisiones diarias.
His influence in the community shows in daily decisions.
More examples
En verano aumenta el influjo de turistas en la ciudad.
In summer the influx of tourists to the city increases.
Core concept
A faint, pervasive current shaping decisions and habits.
Common phrases
el influjo de turistas
the influx of tourists
el influjo de dinero
the influx of money
Similar words
influencia: Sustained sway that changes people's opinions and guides actions.
impacto: Sudden, attention-grabbing force that produces noticeable impressions or visible change.
efecto: Direct result that follows from a specific cause or action.
Definition in Spanish
Influencia o poder que afecta ideas, costumbres o decisiones, a menudo con matiz figurado o literario.
Word origin
From Latin influxus 'a flowing in', the image of something entering and permeating gives rise to the figurative sense 'influence'.
Usage tips
- It does not correspond to 'influx' in contexts about people or ideas, since influjo stresses a subtle, internal effect and is less neutral than influencia.
Related words
- influenciainfluencenoun
- influenciarinfluenceverb
- influenciadoinfluencedadjective