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influencia

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nounfA2

influence?power to affect decisions or actions,sway?control or power over someone

Also:impact?effect or result

📝 In Action

Mi hermana tiene mucha influencia en mis gustos musicales.

My sister has a lot of influence on my musical tastes.

La influencia de las redes sociales es innegable hoy en día.

The influence of social media is undeniable nowadays.

El director ejerció su influencia para cambiar la fecha de la reunión.

The director exerted his influence to change the meeting date.

Word Connections

Synonyms

poder (power)
autoridad (authority)

Antonyms

obediencia (obedience)

Common Collocations

tener influencia – to have influence
ejercer influencia – to exert influence
persona de influencia – person of influence (influencer)

Idioms & Expressions

caer bajo la influencia de – to fall under the spell/influence of

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Since 'influencia' ends in -a, it is a feminine noun. You must always use 'la' or 'una' before it (e.g., la influencia, mucha influencia).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Prepositions with Influence

Mistake: "La influencia *en* mis amigos (using 'en' when talking about the effect on people)"

Correction: La influencia *sobre* mis amigos (or *en* works, but *sobre* is often preferred when describing influence directed at something/someone).

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Verb Form

The related verb is 'influir' (to influence). You can often replace the phrase 'tener influencia' with the verb, for example: 'Ella influye en la gente' (She influences people).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: influencia

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'influencia'?

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Word Family

influir(to influence) - verb

influyente(influential) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'influencia' e 'influjo'?

Both words mean 'influence,' but 'influencia' is far more common in modern speech, especially when talking about social or political power. 'Influjo' is often reserved for more abstract or subtle influences, like the 'influjo' of the moon on the tides, but they are generally interchangeable.

How do I describe a social media 'influencer'?

While many Spanish speakers simply use the English word 'influencer,' you can also use 'creador de contenido' (content creator) or 'persona influyente' (influential person).