Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
repercutir
Pronunciation
IPA/repeɾkuˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbaffect
Example
El ruido repercute en toda la casa.
The noise affects the whole house.
More examples
La decisión política repercute en la economía local.
The political decision has an impact on the local economy.
Core concept
Concentric ripples spreading outward from a single splash.
Common phrases
repercute en
have an impact on
repercute negativamente en
have a negative impact on
repercutir en la opinión pública
influence public opinion
Similar words
influir: Shapes others' actions or opinions through persuasive or social pressure.
afectar: Alters a person's mood or bodily state, producing a noticeable change.
propagar: Propagates information or things widely so they reach multiple locations.
Definition in Spanish
Causar efectos o consecuencias que se extienden desde un hecho hacia otras personas, cosas o situaciones.
Word origin
From Latin re- 'again' + percutere 'to strike', originally a physical rebound or echo and later extended to mean effects that spread from one event to other people or situations.
Usage tips
- Used with the preposition en (repercutir en algo) to show where effects fall, and in informal speech afectar is often preferred over repercutir.
Other meanings
- have repercussionsverb
- reverberateverb
Related words
- repercusiónrepercussionnoun
- repercutidoreverberatedadjective