Palanca (en. Lever)

/paˈlaŋ.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An instrument used to apply leverage and facilitate the movement of an object.

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

Utilizó una palanca para levantar la pesada piedra.

Relationship or influence one has over something or someone to achieve a goal.

Having influence in the company helped him get the promotion.

Tener palanca en la empresa le ayudó a conseguir el ascenso.

From Latin 'palanca', which means 'lever machine'.

To have influence

To have influence or contacts to achieve something.

tener palanca

To apply leverage

To use resources or strategies to advance in a situation.

hacer palanca

To seek leverage

To try to find support or influence on a specific topic.

buscar palanca

Leverage

The ability to use resources to gain advantages.

leverage

Influence

The ability to affect or change situations or decisions.

influencia

Influence or contacts in a political or social environment.

That person has influence in the government.

Esa persona tiene palanca en el gobierno.

Favor or support received from someone influential.

They asked him for a favor to get the job.

Le pidieron una palanca para conseguir el trabajo.