Influir
Example: Les opinions dels amics poden influir en les decisions personals.
Definition
"Influence" means to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something. It involves causing changes or shaping outcomes, as in how friends' opinions can influence personal decisions.
Etymology
The verb "influire" comes from Latin, where 'in-' means 'into' and 'fluere' means 'to flow.' Originally, it described the flow of a fluid or force into something. Did you know? The idea of influence as a flowing force reflects ancient beliefs about stars and spirits affecting human affairs. The Catalan "influïr" retains this original sense of exerting an effect or power over something.
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"Influir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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