influir
“influir” means “to influence” in Spanish (to have an effect on someone or something).
to influence
Also: to affect, to weigh in
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El clima puede influir en mis planes para el fin de semana.
A2The weather can influence my plans for the weekend.
Sus palabras influyeron mucho en mi decisión.
B1Her words influenced my decision a lot.
Varios factores influyeron en el resultado de las elecciones.
B2Several factors affected the outcome of the elections.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: influir
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Which preposition must follow 'influir' when you want to say 'to influence something'?
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From the Latin word 'influere', which literally means 'to flow into'. It was originally used to describe how the stars were thought to 'flow' their power into people's lives.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'influir' and 'influenciar'?
'Influir' is the general term for having an effect. 'Influenciar' is often used specifically when talking about the psychological or social pressure one person puts on another.
Is 'influir' a regular verb?
Not quite. It follows the rules for -ir verbs, but it adds a 'y' in many forms (like 'influyo' or 'influye') to keep the pronunciation smooth.
Can I use 'influir' without 'en'?
Rarely. If you are specifying what you are influencing, 'en' is almost always necessary. Example: 'Esto va a influir en el precio' (This is going to influence the price).