A esfera de influência
Example: O país expandiu sua esfera de influência na região.
Definition
"A esfera de influência" refers to the geographical area or domain in which a country or organization exerts significant political, economic, or military control, impacting decisions and events within that region without direct governance.
Etymology
The phrase "a esfera de influência" comes from Portuguese, where "esfera" means sphere or area, and "influência" means influence. It metaphorically describes a round or surrounding area of control, similar to how a sphere encompasses space, reflecting a country's reach or impact on other regions.
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