Spanish word

influyente

Pronunciation

IPA/influˈʝente/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinfluential

Example

Este periodista es muy influyente entre los jóvenes.

This journalist is very influential among young people.

Illustration for influyente (influential)

More examples

En la empresa, el líder influyente tomó la iniciativa.

In the company, the influential leader took the initiative.

Core concept

Visible capacity to shape others' decisions or attitudes.

Common phrases

  • líder influyente

    influential leader

  • figura política influyente

    influential political figure

Similar words

persuasivo: Changes people's minds through convincing words, tone, or behavior.
respetado: Commands trust and respect so statements are taken seriously.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene la capacidad de influir en las opiniones, decisiones o comportamientos de otras personas.

Word origin

Formed from Spanish influir (from Latin influere) with the adjective-forming suffix -ente, indicating the property of exerting influence.

Usage tips

  • Use ser for this inherent quality (es influyente) and use en to specify where someone or something is influential.

Other meanings

  • leadingadjective

Opposites

  • irrelevanteirrelevantadjective

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