impacto
/eem-PAHK-toh/
impact
When referring to effect or influence, impacto translates to impact, like the immediate growth of a massive tree from a small planted seed.
impacto(noun)
impact
?effect or influence
,effect
?consequence or result
influence
?the power to change things
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Remember that 'impacto' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'impacto' as a verb
Mistake: "La noticia me impacto mucho."
Correction: La noticia me impactó mucho. (Use the correct verb form: 'impactar'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Strength
'Impacto' often suggests a strong, sudden, or deep effect, much more powerful than the milder word 'efecto'.
In the context of a physical crash, impacto means collision, shown here as a ball hitting a wall.
impacto(noun)
collision
?physical crash
,strike
?the force of hitting something
point of impact
?where the contact happens (punto de impacto)
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Physical Force
This meaning refers strictly to the physical force or action of two objects hitting each other, often used in technical or accident reports.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: impacto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'impacto' in its figurative sense (meaning 'effect')?
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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.