Impacto (en. Impact)

/imˈpak.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Force or effect that something has on another thing.
The impact of climate change is evident in ecosystems.
El impacto del cambio climático es evidente en los ecosistemas.
Result or consequence of an action.
The impact of technology on education has been positive.
El impacto de la tecnología en la educación ha sido positivo.
Physical shock between bodies.
The impact between the two cars was devastating.
El impacto entre los dos coches fue devastador.

Etymology

From Latin 'impactus', which means 'hit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

environmental impact
Effect or influence that a human activity has on the environment.
impacto ambiental
social impact
Effects that an action or decision has on society.
impacto social
to have impact
To cause a strong impression or effect on something or someone.
tener impacto

Related Words

to impact
To cause an impact.
impactar
impactful
That causes a great impact.
impactante
visual impact
Notable visual effect produced by something.
impacto visual

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that has a great impression or effect on a group.
That movie had a tremendous impact on everyone who saw it.
Esa película tuvo un impacto tremendo en todos los que la vieron.
Informal use to describe something surprising or impressive.
That artist's new song is a total impact.
La nueva canción de ese artista es un impacto total.