Influir
Example: Les decisions polítiques poden influir en el curs de la història.
Definition
"Influence" means to have an effect on the character, development, or course of events. For example, political decisions can influence the course of history by shaping outcomes and altering future possibilities.
Etymology
The word "influír" comes from the Latin 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into.' Originally, it described the flowing in of a fluid or influence, which later evolved metaphorically to mean affecting or shaping something. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'influence'?
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