Influencias (en. Influences)

/in.flu.en.cias/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions that affect or modify someone's behavior or thoughts.
Social influences can shape our decisions.
Las influencias sociales pueden moldear nuestras decisiones.
The effect something has on another thing.
The climate has influences on agricultural production.
El clima tiene influencias en la producción agrícola.
The power a person or group has over others.
His influence in politics is notable.
Su influencia en la política es notable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'influencia', which means 'flow projected onto something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

positive influences
Beneficial effects that affect a person or situation.
influencias positivas
negative influences
Harmful effects that affect a person or situation.
influencias negativas
to have influences
To have power or ability to affect others.
tener influencias

Related Words

influence
Modify someone's behavior or thoughts.
influenciar
influenced
That which has received influence.
influido
influx
The act of influencing or the moment in which one influences.
influjo

Slang Meanings

To have good contacts
He has good contacts in the government; his influences are strong.
Él tiene buen contacto en el gobierno, sus influencias son fuertes.
To be a big shot
Due to his position, he has influences that few can match.
Por su posición, tiene influencias que pocos pueden igualar.