La esfera de influencia
Example: El imperio expandió su esfera de influencia en la región durante siglos.
Definition
"La esfera de influencia" refers to the geographical area or domain over which a country or organization has significant cultural, economic, military, or political influence, often without direct control or sovereignty. For example, an empire may extend its sphere of influence over neighboring regions for centuries.
Etymology
The phrase "la esfera de influencia" combines the Spanish word "esfera," meaning sphere or ball, and "influencia," meaning influence. It metaphorically represents a round area surrounding a center of power, illustrating how influence radiates outward like a sphere. This concept has historical roots in diplomatic and geopolitical terminology.
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"La esfera de influencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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