influenciar
“influenciar” means “to influence” in Spanish (to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone).
to influence
Also: to sway, to bias
📝 In Action
Sus amigos intentaron influenciar su decisión.
A2Her friends tried to influence her decision.
Es fácil influenciar a los niños pequeños.
B1It is easy to influence small children.
No dejes que los medios de comunicación influencien tu opinión.
B2Don't let the media influence your opinion.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: influenciar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses 'influenciar' to mean 'She influences her friends'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish noun 'influencia' (influence), which comes from the Latin 'influentia', meaning 'a flowing in'. Originally it described the power of stars to affect human destiny, like water flowing down.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I say 'influir' or 'influenciar'?
Both are correct! 'Influir' is slightly more common and formal, and it usually uses 'en' (e.g., 'influye en mí'). 'Influenciar' is direct (e.g., 'me influencia').
Is 'influenciar' a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar.
How do you say 'influencer' (like on YouTube) in Spanish?
Most Spanish speakers simply use the English word 'influencer', although you can also say 'persona influyente'.