impacto
“impacto” means “impact” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
impact, effect
Also: influence
📝 In Action
La campaña de marketing tuvo un impacto enorme en las ventas.
B1The marketing campaign had an enormous impact on sales.
El impacto ambiental del proyecto es nuestra mayor preocupación.
B2The environmental impact of the project is our biggest concern.
¿Cuál fue el impacto de la crisis económica en la región?
C1What was the impact of the economic crisis in the region?
collision, strike
Also: point of impact
📝 In Action
El conductor sobrevivió al impacto frontal, pero el coche quedó destrozado.
B1The driver survived the frontal impact, but the car was destroyed.
Los científicos analizaron el impacto de la roca contra la superficie.
B2The scientists analyzed the impact of the rock against the surface.
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Quick Quiz: impacto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'impacto' in its figurative sense (meaning 'effect')?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'impāctus,' which was the past action of 'impingere,' meaning 'to push or strike against.' The idea of a forceful hit that leaves a consequence has been part of the word's meaning for centuries.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'impacto' the same as 'efecto'?
They are similar, but 'impacto' usually implies a stronger, more sudden, or more significant consequence. 'Efecto' is a general term for any result, while 'impacto' suggests a powerful change or lasting impression.
Why is 'impacto' masculine if it ends in 'o'?
'Impacto' is masculine (el impacto) because almost all Spanish nouns ending in -o are masculine. The ending -o is the most common masculine noun ending in Spanish.