La esfera de influencia
Example: El imperio expandió su esfera de influencia en América Latina.
Definition
"La esfera de influencia" refers to the geographical area or domain over which a country or organization exerts significant political, economic, or military control or influence without formal authority. It often describes zones where one power dominates regional affairs, as in "The empire expanded its sphere of influence in Latin America."
Etymology
The phrase "la esfera de influencia" combines "esfera," meaning sphere or globe, and "influencia," meaning influence. The term metaphorically likens political or cultural power to a sphere extending outward, shaping or controlling surrounding regions. It originated in diplomatic and historical contexts to describe zones dominated by major powers.
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"La esfera de influencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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