influence

the power to affect people or things, especially in a political context

influencia, poder de influir

• have influence over somebody/something

Collocations political influence · social influence

• He has a lot of political influence.

  Tiene mucho poder político.

the effect that someone or something has on another person or thing

influencia, efecto

• have an influence on somebody/something

Collocations environmental influence · cultural influence

• The environment has a strong influence on our health.

  El entorno tiene una gran influencia en nuestra salud.

a person who is able to affect other people or things, especially in a political context

influencer, persona influyente

• be an influence on somebody/something

Collocations political influencer · social influencer

• She is a major influence in the community.

  Ella es una gran influencia en la comunidad.

to affect someone or something, especially by making them behave differently or think in a different way

influir en, afectar

• influence somebody/something

Collocations influence someone's opinion · influence someone's decision

• The media can influence people's opinions.

  Los medios pueden influir en las opiniones de la gente.

to guide or advise someone, especially in a professional context

orientar, guiar

• influence somebody

Collocations influence a student's career choice · influence an employee's work ethic

• The mentor influenced the young professional's career path.

  El mentero influyó en el camino profesional del joven profesional.